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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-05-10 - MINUTES - REGULARCITY OF SANTA CLARITA i 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, May 10, 2022 INVOCATION Mayor Weste delivered the invocation. -Minutes- 6:00 PM 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 Councilmember Miranda 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 Miranda, to approve the agenda, pulling item 14 for a separate vote, pulling Committee Reports/Councilmember Comments for public comment, and pulling items 1, 3 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, and 14 for public comments. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS Councilmember Smyth congratulated the SC Flyers 16-years-old and 14-years-old club hockey teams for their championship wins this year and invited the teams to the dais to receive their recognitions and take a photo. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council were Diane Zimmerman regarding the Human Relations Roundtable and water shortage; Glenda Yakal regarding construction by northbound 14 freeway; Elaine Ballace regarding District Attorney George Gascon recall, trash and recycling, districting, and Human Relations Roundtable; Marc Winger, representing the Human Relations Roundtable, regarding the Human Relations Roundtable; Cassidy Butow regarding the Human Relations Roundtable; Gloria Locke regarding the Human Relations Roundtable; Reham Kassem regarding the Human Relations Roundtable; Cindy (no last name provide) regarding the Human Relations Roundtable; and Nancy (no last name provided) regarding Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Japanese internment. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Addressing the Council was Nancy (no last name provided). Mayor Pro Tem Gibbs spoke of attending several events, including Taste of the Town, a tour of the Cemex property, the State of the County, the Latino Business Alliance Cinco de Mayo event, the Man and Woman of the Year, Project Sebastian, and the National Day of Prayer. Councilmember McLean commented on attending many of the events mentioned by Mayor Pro Tem Gibbs and remarked that May is Mental Health Awareness Month, focusing on raising awareness about the importance of mental health. Councilmember Smyth made no comments. Mayor Weste commented on the new Wednesday Farmers Market at the Canyon Country Community Center; spoke of the Triumph Foundation event at the Sport Complex; mentioned attending the Child & Family Center's Taste of the Town fundraiser at Blomgren Ranch; spoke of dedicating the Carl Boyer conference room; mentioned the budget study session with a presentation of a balanced and on -time budget; commented on the State of the County meeting with Supervisor Barger, who supports several issues important to Santa Clarita, including the Juvenile detention location and the inequity of Measure H funds for homeless issues; mentioned that there is a new Man and Woman of the Year; spoke of the planned 4th of July Parade; remarked that Macy's had a Backstage store grand opening; attended the Human Ummah Foundation First Responders Award at the Canyon Country Community Center to support law enforcement and fire fighters; mentioned upcoming events, including the Silver Spurs event that will acknowledge Bruce Fortine, and Santa Clarita Dodger night where Mayor Pro Tem Gibbs will throw out the first pitch; thanked Councilmember McLean for mentioning Mental Health Awareness Month and that Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is collaborating with Keck for advanced oncology cancer treatment; spoke of the policies of District Attorney George Gascon, including the impacts of the Youth Justice Policy, and encouraged residents to learn more about the recall effort; and requested adjournment in memory of Judy Belue. Page 2 CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Weste recused herself from voting on item 14 due to the proximity of her property to the subject matter. Councilmember Smyth made a motion to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 13. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember SECONDER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember AYES: Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Miranda, Smyth ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the April 26, 2022, Regular Meeting. Addressing the Council was Missy (no last name provided). ITEM 2 CHECK REGISTER NO. 09 Check Register No. 09 for the Period 03/25/22 through 04/07/22 and 04/14/22. Electronic Funds .._. Transfers for the Period 03/28/22 through 04/08/22. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 09. Addressing the Council was Santa Rivera. ITEM 3 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 Santa Rivera. ITEM 4 AUTHORIZATION OF THE DESIGN -BUILD PRODUCT DELIVERY METHOD FOR THE TRANSIT MAINTENANCE FACILITY HYDROGEN FUELING STATION Authorize the Design -Build product delivery method for design and construction of the Transit Maintenance Facility Hydrogen Bus Refueling Station. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council authorize the design -build product delivery method for the Transit Maintenance Page 3 Facility Hydrogen Bus Refueling Station. ITEM 5 AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF REAL-TIME BUS INFORMATION UNITS Award contract to Way Sine for the replacement of real-time bus information units at 57 bus stop locations within the City. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Award contract to Way Sine for the replacement and installation of real-time bus information units in an amount not to exceed $423,108, and authorize a 10 percent project contingency of $425311, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4655419. 2. Increase Miscellaneous Federal Grants revenue account 700.442409 by $372,335; increase Municipal Operator Service Improvement Program revenue account 700-442207 by $93,084; and appropriate funds in the amount of $465,419 to expenditure account 7007402-516101. 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents or modify the award in the event that issues of impossibility of performance arise, subject to City Attorney approval. Addressing the Council was Corey Downs. ITEM 6 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS INITIATING THE ANNUAL LEVY OF SPECIAL DISTRICTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 This required procedural matter provides for the adoption of resolutions initiating proceedings for the Annual Levy of Special Districts for Fiscal Year 2022-23. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt resolutions initiating proceedings for the levy and collection of assessments for Fiscal Year 2022-23 for the Landscape and Lighting District, Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas, the Golden Valley Ranch Open Space Maintenance District, and the Open Space Preservation District. Addressing the Council was Elaine Ballace. Adopted Resolution Nos. 22-15, 22-16, 22-17, and 22-18 ITEM 7 AWARD OF STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE SERVICE CONTRACT Award a three-year contract to Taft Electric Company to provide recurring streetlight maintenance services and as -needed services arising from emergencies and/or streetlight knockdown replacements, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,800,000. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: Page 4 1. Award a three-year contract to Taft Electric Company to provide recurring streetlight maintenance services for an annual amount of $120,000 plus an additional $480,000 in contract expenditure authority for as -needed services arising from emergencies and streetlight knockdown replacements, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,800,000. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to two additional one-year renewal options beginning in year four, for an annual amount not to exceed $600,000, plus an appropriate Consumer Price Index, upon request of the contractor. 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, sub. ect to City Attorney approval, and contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council during the annual budget for each fiscal year. ITEM 8 BACKFLOW INSPECTION AND REPAIR CONTRACT EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY INCREASE Staff recommends an increase in expenditure authority to the existing contract with Backflow Prevention Device Testing for as -needed testing and repairs services. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Authorize an ongoing expenditure authority increase to the City's existing contract with Backflow Prevention Device Testing in the amount of $65,000, for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $237,000. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents subject to City Attorney approval. Addressing the Council were Diane Zimmerman and Nancy (no last name provided). ITEM 9 AWARD OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN CONTRACT Staff recommends award of contract to Pacific Coast Landscape Design to prepare updated Landscape Maintenance District design guidelines and standards. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Award contract to Pacific Coast Landscape Design to prepare updated landscape design guidelines and standards for an amount not to exceed $63,440. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Page 5 Addressing the Council were Diane Zimmerman, Missy, Cindy, and Nancy (no last names provided). ITEM 10 SAUGUS PHASE 1 - BOUQUET CANYON TRAIL TO CENTRAL PARK, PROJECT C0066 - AWARD DESIGN CONTRACT This project will provide a Class I off-street bike path beginning 400 feet east of Espuella Drive along the south side of the existing access road of the Bouquet Creek Channel and connecting to Central Park, continuing along the park, and ending at the traffic signal located at the main entrance to the park. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Award the design contract for Saugus Phase I — Bouquet Canyon Trail to Central Park, Project C0066 to Dokken Engineering, in the amount of $146,064 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $14,607 for a total contract amount not to exceed $160,671. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Addressing the Council was Nancy (no last name provided). ITEM 11 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SHARING OF MEASURE A ANNUAL ALLOCATION GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR THE SANTA CLARITA AQUATIC CENTER POOL DECK CONCRETE REPAIRS PROJECT The Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District for Measure A Funded Projects and Programs requires the City Council to authorize and approve the sharing of annual allocation funds by two study areas. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Adopt a resolution approving the sharing of Measure A annual allocation grant funds from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District for the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center Pool Deck Concrete Repairs project. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Adopted Resolution No. 22-19 Page 6 ITEM 12 THE CUBE - ICE AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER UPGRADES (THE GRILLE EXPANSION), PROJECT F 1025 - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT This item will award a construction contract for the expansion of The Grille at The Cube - Ice and Entertainment Center. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Approve plans and specifications for The Cube — Ice and Entertainment Center Upgrades (The Grille Expansion), Project F1025. 2. Award construction contract to E.L. Engineering Corporation for the Grille expansion at The Cube — Ice and Entertainment Center in the amount of $352,543 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $22,591 for a total contract amount not to exceed $375,134. 3. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $150,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act Fund (Fund 228) to expenditure account F 1025228-516101. 4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Addressing Council were Diane Zimmerman, Missy (no last name provided), and Elaine Ballace. ITEM 13 SECOND 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. Adopt 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. Adopt 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." Page 7 Addressing the Council were Elaine Ballace and Missy (no last name provided). Adopted Ordinance No. 22-5 and 22-6 ITEM PULLED FOR A SEPARATE VOTE ITEM 14 SECOND READING OF OLD TOWN NEWHALL SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE Second reading of an ordinance to approve a Specific Plan Amendment for the 2022 Old Town Newhall Specific Plan Update. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council conduct a second reading and adopt 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." Addressing the Council were Diane Zimmerman, Elaine Ballace, and Corey Downs. Mayor Weste recused herself from voting on this item due to the proximity of her property to the subject matter. Adopted Ordinance No. 22-7 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 15 2022-23 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND FOURTH SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2020-21 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN Approval of the 2022-23 Annual Action Plan and fourth Substantial Amendment to the 2020-21 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnerships Act Program. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the 2022-23 Annual Action Plan and fourth Substantial Amendment to the 2020-21 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnerships Act Programs. Mayor Weste opened the Public Hearing. City Clerk Mary Cusick stated that all notices required by law have been provided. Page 8 Community Preservation Manager Michael Villegas provided the staff presentation. Addressing the Council was Missy (no last name provided) in a neutral position. Mayor Weste closed the public comments. Mayor Weste requested that Public Hearings be heard prior to Consent items at the next Council meeting. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jason Gibbs, Mayor Pro Tern SECONDER: Bill Miranda, Councilmember AYES: Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Miranda, Smyth ITEM 16 REVISION TO THE SAND CANYON PLAZA MIXED USE PROJECT (MASTER CASE 14- 077) REGARDING TIMING FOR THE COMMERCIAL COMPONENT CONSTRUCTION This is a request to amend condition PL4 regarding the timing for the completion of the commercial component of the Sand Canyon Plaza Mixed Use Project (Master Case 14-077). RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Receive the staff report, presentation, and conduct the public hearing; and 2. Adopt a resolution approving Master Case 22-055, consisting of Minor Use Permit 22-008 and Development Review 22-014, to modify Condition of Approval PL4 for the Sand Canyon Plaza Mixed Use Project. Mayor Weste opened the Public Hearing. City Clerk Mary Cusick stated that all notices required by law have been provided. Senior Planner Patrick Leclair provided the staff presentation. Councilmember Smyth commented on the project's long-standing support of the community, appreciates the challenges, but would like to see the project move forward; and Mr. Leclair responded that this is the applicant's last step to finalize before moving forward with building. Councilmember Miranda concurred with Councilmember Smyth's comments. No requests to speak were received. Mayor Weste closed the public comments. Adopted Resolution No. 22-20 Page 9 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember SECONDER: Bill Miranda, Councilmember AYES: Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Miranda, Smyth ITEM 17 HOUSING ELEMENT AND SAFETY ELEMENT UPDATE (MASTER CASE 21-088) As mandated by state law, amendments to the Housing Element and the Safety Element of the General Plan are proposed to ensure compliance with the California Government Code. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Conduct the public hearing and receive testimony from the public; and 2. Adopt a resolution adopting the Negative Declaration prepared for the project and approve Master Case 21-088 (General Plan Amendment 2 1 -00 1) and adopt the Housing Element and Safety Element Updates. Mayor Weste opened the Public Hearing. City Clerk Mary Cusick stated that all notices required by law have been provided. Senior Planner James Chow provided the staff presentation. Addressing the Council in a neutral position were Joshua Christensen; Chuck Powell, representing Carpenters; Missy (no last name provided); Corey Downs; Crispin Carnasco; Jason Green, representing Southwest Carpenters Local 661; and Santa Rivera. Addressing the Council in opposition was Diane Zimmerman. Mayor Weste closed the public comments. Councilmember Smyth commented on the nuance of the subject matter with many opportunities for public comments in the future and requested that the City Manager clarify the purpose of the updates. Mr. Ken Striplin commented that the Council is identifying areas of zoning to enable housing to be built in certain areas of the City, and the City does not build houses; relating to specific housing projects, the public has an opportunity to engage in the process as housing development occurs. Councilmember Smyth clarified that if a developer proposes an affordable housing project, they would meet with Planning where zones would be identified to be in compliance with Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) obligations, and the zones do not address workforce or contracts. Councilmember Miranda commented that RHNA was created by the state due to the current housing shortage and that the state initially determined a much higher allocation number, which Southern California Association of Governments was able to convince the state to reduce 1000. Page 10 Councilmember McLean spoke of other cities that do not want any new building, so Sacramento decided to force new housing; however, Santa Clarita welcomes new, good development to create affordable housing; commented that Sacramento is doing a one -size fits all and taking away local control, which does not work, and allowing single-family lots to create duplexes without the proper infrastructure; and reiterated that the update creates zoning for new development within the City, but does not build houses. Mayor Weste commented that the last RHNA numbers were increased from 8,322 units to 10,981 units and will continue to increase while developers currently ask to build fewer units and stated there is a need to get good projects on parcels before the state becomes more intrusive. Mayor Weste commented that state -approved accessory dwelling units (ADUs ) are being created by developers who are creating apartment complexes in single-family units and -not actually creating affordable housing; and stated that Council needs to give staff flexibility to —work -with property owners for a project that reflects the character of the community,_ but may not be inclusive of all amenities the City generally seeks. Mayor Pro Tem Gibbs commented that the Mayor's points are well taken and inquired, if staff is asking or is state mandating the number of units. City Attorney Joseph Montes responded that the state is requiring that a housing inventory is created site by site, and, for planning purposes, every city creates a site inventory that is greater than the RNHA inventory number to create a buffer so that staff and developers have some flexibility. Mayor Pro Tem Gibbs, Councilmember McLean, and staff discussed ADU credit for affordable housing, and Mr. Montes commented, regarding SB9 and SB 10, that R14NA is not giving the City credit for anticipated development of SB9 and SB 10 units because there is not a sufficient track record yet of how those units will perform. The discussion led to further inquiry about the affordable housing density bonus, and Mr. Chow clarified that the affordable housing density bonus is a program that could allow for additional density and help offset potential burdens from an inclusionary housing requirement. Mayor Pro Tem Gibbs commented on the legislators' willingness to penalize cities that do not comply with RHNA. Mayor Weste commented that the City is not a builder; when the City reviews a project, the City should look at what is the best that can be managed; and the need to change the paradigm before the state forces regulations. Mayor Weste also commented that the state population is decreasing and schools are planning for a dwindling and aging population. Adopted Resolution No. 22-21 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember SECONDER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember AYES: Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Miranda, Smyth PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II Addressing the Council was Santa Rivera regarding SB 866, clarification of past statements, and the Human Relations Roundtable. Page 11 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Weste adjourned the Regular Meeting in memory of Judy Belue at 9:00 p.m. MAYOR ATTES tIr: CITY �;T FAK n Page 12