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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-05-24 - MINUTES - REGULAR7 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA City Council Regular Meeting b 1=QtO �b 11EClM� � Joint Meeting • 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 —Minutes— Tuesday, May 24, 2022 6:00 PM City Council Chambers INVOCATION Councilmember Miranda delivered the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Weste called to order the Joint Regular meeting of the City Council and Board of Library Trustees at 6:01 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmember McLean. 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 Miranda, second by Gibbs, to approve the agenda, pulling items 6, 7, 8, and 9 for public comments. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS Councilmember Smyth addressed the importance of advocacy for Prader Willi Syndrome, a genetic disorder that occurs in one in every 15,000 births; announced that the City proclaims ... May 2022 as Prader Willi Syndrome Awareness Month; and invited Michelle Cox and her daughter Samantha to the dais to receive the proclamation. Mayor Weste spoke of the recent contest held to challenge video production students to address two topics: 1) student health and wellness and 2) suicide awareness and prevention; and invited the two winning teams from Saugus High School and Golden Valley High School to the dais to receive their recognitions and to take a photo. Councilmember Miranda discussed that the Asian and Pacific Island community have held an important place in American society for generations; announced that the City proclaims May 2022 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month; and invited 2022 Fil-Am of SCV President Nic Montebon to the dais to receive the proclamation. Mayor Pro Tem Gibbs spoke of the City's Graffiti Removal Team and their impact on the quality of life for residents; announced that the City proclaims June 4, 2022, as Graffiti Removal Day; and invited members of the City's Graffiti Removal Team to the dais to receive the proclamation. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council was Elaine Ballace regarding the World Health Organization and elections; Suzy Hanna regarding Magic Mountain Parkway conditions; Tony Maldonado regarding street vendors, part-time temporary employment, and the City reorganization; Alan Ferdman regarding the Human Relations Roundtable; Diane Zimmerman regarding voting and the Human Relations Roundtable; Nancy (no last name given) regarding Asian American and Pacific Islander month; Cindy (no last name given) regarding the Human Relations Roundtable; Missy (no last name given) regarding voting; Corey Downs regarding Housing Element; and Cheryl Davis regarding rent control. STAFF COMMENTS City Manager Ken Striplin addressed Ms. Hanna's comments and stated that the City has received significant input from the Avignon community, where right of way and ownership issues have been resolved, and that the proposed budget includes funds for a beautification project for this area. Mr. Striplin deferred to City Attorney Joseph Montes to respond to an inquiry regarding rent control. Mr. Montes stated rental limits are established by state law and that there is recent legislation that caps rent increases for tenants but still allows for increases of 5-10 percent; prior legislation allows for rent control based on the year of construction; and there are very limited ways in which a local jurisdiction may adopt rent control beyond the state's control. Councilmember Smyth stated that there was a 2020 initiative regarding rent control that did not pass, and commented on the content of the Human Relations Roundtable website including the next open meeting announcement. Page 2 Mayor Weste commented on having several conversations with people regarding truck traffic and requested staff let the community know that the City is working on the Magic Mountain Parkway issue. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Smyth mentioned the recent Legislative Committee meeting and the Bridge to Home event with the county. Councilmember Miranda spoke about the Concerts in the Park concert series which will take place at Central Park on Saturdays at 7:00pm from July 9 to August 27. Mayor Pro Tem Gibbs spoke about Santa Clarita Dodger Night on Saturday, May 14, at Dodger Stadium, where he threw the first pitch; and mentioned that the Council attended a ribbon -cutting event with the Chamber of Commerce for Perfect Tux, which had previously been an online shop, but recently opened a brick and mortar store in Santa Clarita. Mayor Weste congratulated Zonta, which had a celebration in honor of women who have contributed to the community; and commented on several recent events, including the Silver Spur Celebration in honor of Bruce Fortine, the Phil -Am of SCV installation held at the Old Town Newhall Library, the 25th Anniversary of Valencia Acura, the upcoming Santa Clarita 4th of July Parade, Public Officials Night at CalArts, the Bridge to Home Press Conference with 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger, a fireman retirement event, Skyline Smiles' one year anniversary, and an all -girl Boy Scout troop event at St. Stephens Episcopal Church. Mayor Weste also urged residents to support the recall of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon; and stated she would adjourn this meeting in honor of Charlotte Kleeman and Judge Alan S. Rosenfeld. PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM 1 CONSIDERATION OF A PRE -ANNEXATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND BLC TESORO, LLC, INCLUDING CONSIDERATION OF THE PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA BOLD PROGRAM AND DEDICATION OF OPEN SPACE TO THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA This is a request to consider the approval of a Pre -Annexation Agreement and Open Space Management and Maintenance Agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and BLC Tesoro, LLC, regarding the Tesoro Highlands project, as well as to consider the participation of BLC Tesoro, LLC, in the State of California BOLD Program to fund certain improvements, development impact fees, and open space management funding. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Receive the staff report, presentation, and conduct the public hearing; 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into a Pre -Annexation Agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and BLC Tesoro, LLC; Page 3 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into an Open Space Maintenance and Management Agreement with BLC Tesoro, LLC, for the dedication of approximately 770 acres of land to the City, including executing all documents associated with the on -going maintenance of the property; and 4. Adopt a resolution authorizing BLC Tesoro, LLC, to pursue the use of the Bond Opportunities for Land Development program through the California Municipal Finance Authority to levy special taxes for the Tesoro Highlands development, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the associated documents. Mayor Weste opened the Public Hearing. Deputy City Clerk Amanda Santos stated that all notices required by law have been provided. Senior Planner Patrick Leclair provided the staff presentation. Addressing the Council in support were Dennis Koontz, Linda Storli; John Musella; Hunt Braly, and Anthony Arnold. Addressing the Council in opposition were Diane Zimmerman, and Missy (no last name given). Addressing the Council in a neutral position was Corey Downs. Mayor Weste closed the public comments. Council sought clarification on the placement of the new home construction, construction timeline for a bridge widening, and the BOLD program; and City Manager Ken Striplin responded. Council commented on the history of the Tersoro Adobe; and spoke of new open space and trails. Adopted Resolution No. 22-22 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Laurene Weste, Mayor SECONDER: Bill Miranda, Councilmember AYES: Laurene Weste, Jason Gibbs, Bill Miranda, Cameron Smyth ABSENT: Marsha McLean Page 4 NEW BUSINESS ITEM 2 2022 COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS The Community Task Force on Homelessness has developed a new Community Action Plan to Address Homelessness, which aims to meet the current needs of the community, while building on the successes of the 2018 Community Action Plan. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council receive a presentation on the 2022 Community Plan to Address Homelessness. Community Preservation Manager Michael Villegas provided the staff report. Addressing the Council were Diane Zimmerman; Cindy (no last name given); Alan Ferdman; Corey Downs; Missy (no last name given). Council discussed the goals of the Task Force, the homeless count, and the financial considerations of supporting the Action Plan. Mayor Weste added that mental health is an important factor when dealing with homelessness but that currently it is not being properly addressed. RESULT: ITEM RECEIVED CONSENT CALENDAR RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Miranda, Councilmember SECONDER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember AYES: Laurene Weste, Jason Gibbs, Bill Miranda, Cameron Smyth ABSENT: Marsha McLean ITEM 3 APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the May 10, 2022, Special Meeting. ITEM 4 APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the May 10, 2022, Regular Meeting. ITEM 5 CHECK REGISTER NO. 10 Check Register No. 10 for the Period 04/08/22 through 04/21 /22 and 04/28/22. Electronic Funds '—' Transfers for the Period 04/ 11 /22 through 04/22/22. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 10. Page 5 ITEM 6 FRANCHISED WASTE HAULERS ANNUAL RATE ADJUSTMENT The City of Santa Clarita's residential and commercial solid waste services are provided by Waste Management and Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. Per the approved Franchise Agreements, franchised solid waste haulers may submit a request for a rate adjustment consideration on an annual basis. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Adopt a resolution approving the Eleventh Amendment to the Amended and Restated Agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and USA Waste of California, Inc., for residential solid waste management services, allowing the following adjustments: A) single- family residential standard service rates by 5.00 percent based on Section 6.5.1 Annual Rate Cap, as outlined in the Residential Franchise Agreement, and B) multi -family residential rates and special services by 3.18 percent, based on both the formula outlined in the Residential Franchise Agreement, subject to City Attorney approval. 2. Adopt a resolution approving the Tenth Amendment to the Amended and Restated Agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc., for commercial solid waste management services, allowing the following adjustments: A) solid waste and organic rates by 3.38 percent, based on the formula outlined in the Commercial Franchise Agreement, subject to City Attorney approval. Addressing the Council were Tony Maldonado and Elaine Ballace. Adopted Resolution Nos. 22-23 and 22-24 ITEM 7 APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP, ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION, REJECTION OF IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATION FOR TRACT NO. 60922-06 (SKYLINE RANCH), AND APPROVAL OF LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT FOR SKYLINE RANCH PARK Pursuant to Section 66474.1 of the Subdivision Map Act, approve final tract map, accept and reject offers of dedication for Tract No. 60922-06 and approve lot line adjustment for Skyline Ranch Park. This map is for subdivision purposes and is located in Skyline Ranch east of the intersection of Stratus Street and Skyline Ranch Road. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Approve the Final Tract Map for Tract No. 60922-06. 2. Accept the following on behalf of the public: (1) the offer of dedication and grant of easements for public use and road purposes; (2) the right to restrict or prohibit direct vehicular ingress and egress to Stratus Street and Skyline Ranch Road; (3) the right to restrict or prohibit any and all allowable uses within areas designated as open space; (4) the Page 6 easements for covered storm drain appurtenant structures and ingress and egress purposes; (5) the easements for sanitary sewer and sanitary sewer ingress and egress purposes; (6) all sanitary sewers and appurtenant structures; and (7) the easement for sight distance purposes. 3. Reject the irrevocable offer of dedication and grant in fee simple all of Lot 150 for flood control purposes. 4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to rescind the rejection and accept the offer of dedication and grant in fee simple all of Lot 150 when construction improvements are completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. 5. Make findings as follows: this project is consistent with the provisions of Sections 66474 and 66474.1 of the Subdivision Map Act and should be approved. 6. Instruct the Director of Administrative Services to endorse the Special Assessment Statement on the face of the Final Tract Map for Tract No. 60922-06, which indicates all special assessments levied by the City of Santa Clarita are paid. 7. Instruct the City Clerk to endorse the City Clerk's Statement on the face of the Final Tract Map for Tract No. 60922-06, which embodies the approval of said map, the acceptance of the dedications shown thereon, the rejection of the irrevocable offer of dedication shown thereon, and the abandonment of the easements described thereon. 8. Instruct the City Surveyor to endorse the City Surveyor's Statement on the face of the Final Tract Map for Tract No. 60922-06, which provides for verification that the map is technically correct. 9. Instruct the City Engineer to endorse the City Engineer's Statement on the face of the Final Tract Map for Tract No. 60922-06, which provides for verification of substantial conformance with the Tentative Tract Map and all provisions of local ordinances and state laws applicable at the time of approval. 10. Approve the lot line adjustment and associated deed for Skyline Ranch Park and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents subject to the City Attorney's approval. Addressing the Council were Corey Downs and Tony Maldonado. Page 7 ITEM 8 2021-22 PASEO BRIDGE MAINTENANCE AND PAINTING PROGRAM, PROJECT M0146 - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT This project will address necessary repairs to three paseo bridges to maintain them in good serviceable condition. The work entails installing new joint seals, repair of cracks in the bridge deck, application of methacrylate coating, repair of a crack in the bridge walls, repair of bearing assemblies, painting, and other minor work. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Approve the plans and specifications for the 2021-22 Paseo Bridge Maintenance and Painting Program, Project M0146. 2. Award the construction contract to Slater Waterproofing, Inc., in the amount of $374,895 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $37,489, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4125384. 3. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $136,000 from the Landscape Maintenance District Fund (Fund 3 5 7) to expenditure account M01463 57-516101. 4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Addressing the Council was Tony Maldonado. ITEM 9 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR CREATING THE TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN AND ASSOCIATED ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT City Council award a contract in the amount of $499,998 for professional services and environmental review for creating the Town Center Specific Plan. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Award a contract to Michael Baker International for the Town Center Specific Plan in an amount not to exceed $499,998; and 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Addressing the Council were Tony Maldonado, Alan Ferdman, and Missy (no last name given). Mayor Weste sought clarification on Measure A for members of the public, and Mr. Striplin responded that choosing not to move forward with projects because of a possible recession is not the approach the City takes and that one of the jobs of a local government agency is land use, not just for today but for many years ahead. Page 8 Mayor Weste stated that it is important for the City to continue to look to upgrade existing properties and prevent leaving large areas of land and properties to degrade with issues such as graffiti and broken windows, as it is a City priority to keep the City safe and healthy; and suggested that staff engage in talks with interested parties of the mall project about the approved Costco plan. ITEM 10 AQUATIC CENTER POOL DECK CONCRETE REPAIRS AND REPLASTER - PHASES II AND III, PROJECT M3035 - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT This project will remove and replace damaged pool deck concrete surrounding the 25-meter pool and 50-meter pool, and will replace the plaster in both pools at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Approve the plans and specifications for Aquatic Center Pool Deck Ccincreie R,�airs and Replaster - Phases II and III, Project M3035. 2. Award a construction contract for repair services to California Commercial Pools, Inc. in the amount of $2,468,400 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $493,680, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,962,080. 3. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $3,072,514 from the Measure A Safe Parks - Capital Fund (Fund 269) to expenditure account M3035269-516101 and increase Measure A Safe Parks Annual Allocation revenue account 269-443105 by $3,072,514. 4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Addressing the Council was Corey Downs. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II Addressing the Council were Santa Rivera, regarding children's well-being and Senate Bills; and Grace Elliott, regarding the Lennar Bouquet Canyon project. Page 9 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Weste adjourned the Regular Meeting in memory of Judge Alan S. Rosenfield and Charlotte Kleeman at 9:00 p.m. ATTEST: CITY CLERK - MAYOR Page 10