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-Minutes-
Tuesday, August 23, 2022 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
INVOCATION
Mayor Weste 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 6:30 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 Mayor Pro Tem Gibbs, second by Miranda, to approve the agenda, pulling
items 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 for public comments.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Mayor Weste announced that the Legends FC Santa Clarita Valley Girls 2007 soccer team is the
first club soccer team from Santa Clarita to win the 2022 U.S. Club Soccer National
Championship tournament and invited the team and coaches to the dais to receive their
certificates of recognition and take a photo.
Mayor Weste spoke of the work performed by the City's Public Works department on the new
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriffs Station and Canyon Country Community Center, recognized that
both buildings achieved LEED Silver Certification, and invited members of the department to the
dais to accept the recognition and take a photo.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the City Council was Sandra Cattell, representing the Sierra Club, regarding water
pollution storm drain signs and that pollution stays local; Kody Amour regarding LAHSA and
homelessness; Alan Ferdman regarding invitation to CCAC and the Human Relations
Roundtable; Jeffrey Malick regarding the Confederate flag; Tim Hart regarding Olive Branch
Theatricals; Cindy Josten regarding racism in the City; Nancy (no last name given) regarding
public safety; Diane Zimmerman regarding white supremacy; Elaine Ballace regarding online
bullying and CDC health guidelines; and Jessica Coleman regarding road construction.
Councilmember McLean, in response to the Sierra Club comments, discussed putting up signs
discouraging the dumping of trash into storm drains and inquired when planned improvements
intended to help traffic congestion near Silver Springs Community School on Lost Canyon
would be performed.
Mayor Weste suggested a meeting with the school and developer to resolve safety issues and
suggested that City staff reach out to the Los Angeles County Sanitation District to find out what
wording would be appropriate to use regarding drain signage.
Councilmember Smyth stated that the City will not be enforcing orders from the Los Angeles
County Health Department, as their orders are theirs to enforce.
STAFF COMMENTS
There were no staff comments.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Miranda spoke about a press conference held by drug addiction treatment
center, Action Drug & Rehab, regarding a surge in deaths among City youths caused by drug
fentanyl, and suggested others visit the website actiondrugrehab.com for information on the
dangers of the nation's fentanyl crisis.
Mayor Pro Tern Gibbs adjourned in honor of former Signal editor Lila Littlejohn and co-founder
of the "Sons of the San Joaquin" Western band Jack Hannah; and spoke about the meaning of
groundbreaking for the inclusive playground at West Creek Park.
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-- Councilmember McLean spoke about Ms. Littlejohn, saying she was always objective and fair
and was a delightful, sweet person; spoke of Mr. Hannah and described him as a humble man, as
was the group; commented that although the recall of Gascon failed, the publicity has caused him
to backtrack on some mandates, commented that people began to realize defunding police does
not work, and public safety should be the priority as it is for the City; commented that the
proposed program for violent felons to be admitted into Camp Scott will take too long and too
costly to implement and that alternative locations are being considered; discussed the dangers of
fentanyl and urged parents to come to the Parent Resource Symposium on Friday, September 23,
at City Hall.
Mayor Weste adjourned in honor of realtor Gloria Donnelly and SCV Water Board member
Jerry Gladbach, who she described as always gracious and always smiling; spoke about the
dangers of fentanyl; and spoke about the Santa Clarita historical archive website that needs
upgrades to remain operational, and she requested and received concurrence from Council to
bring the matter back at a future meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 1
DESIGNATION OF A VOTING DELEGATE AND UP TO TWO ALTERNATIVE VOTING
DELEGATES FOR THE 2022 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL
CONFERENCE
The League of California Cities Annual Conference is scheduled for September 7-9, 2022, in
Long Beach. In order to vote at the General Assembly Meeting, the City Council is asked to
designate a voting delegate. The City Council may also appoint up to two alternate voting
delegates.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council appoint Councilwoman Marsha McLean as the City of Santa Clarita's voting
delegate and appoint up to two alternate voting delegates to the 2022 League of California Cities
Annual Conference.
Intergovernmental Relations Officer Masis Hagobian provided the staff report.
Smyth made a motion to appoint Councilwoman Marsha McLean as the City of Santa Clarita's
voting delegate and Councilmember Miranda and Councilmember Gibbs as alternate voting
delegates to the 2022 League of California Cities Annual Conference.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember
SECONDER: Jason Gibbs, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Miranda, Smyth
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CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Miranda, Councilmember
SECONDER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember
AYES: Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Miranda, Smyth
ITEM 2
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the July 12, 2022, Special
Meeting.
ITEM 3
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the July 12, 2022, Regular
Meeting.
ITEM 4
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 14 AND 15
Check Register No. 14 for the Period 06/03/22 through 06/16/22 and 06/23/22. Electronic Funds
Transfers for the Period 06/06/22 through 06/17/22. Check Register No. 15 for the Period
06/17/22 through 06/30/22 and 07/07/22. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 06/20/22
through 07/01 //22.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 14
and Check Register No. 15.
ITEM 5
2020-21 CIRCULATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, PHASE II, PROJECT C0064 -
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
This item awards the construction contract for the 2020-21 Circulation Improvement Program,
Phase II, Project C0064, which will improve traffic flow at the intersection of Wiley Canyon
Road and Orchard Village Road, and along Bouquet Canyon Road, between Bouquet Canyon
Plaza and Newhall Ranch Road.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the 2020-21 Circulation Improvement Program,
Phase II, Project C0064.
2. Award a construction contract to R.C. Becker and Son, Inc., in the amount of $688,647, and
authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $103,297, for a total contract amount not
to exceed $791,944.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
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ITEM 6
NEWHALL GATEWAY BEAUTIFICATION, PROJECT B2018 - AWARD DESIGN
CONTRACT
This item will fund the design of the Newhall Gateway Beautification project, which will
provide landscape, hardscape, and irrigation at the State Route 14 freeway on and off -ramp
interchange at Newhall Avenue.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a design contract for Newhall Gateway Beautification, Project B2018, to Pacific
Coast Land Design, Inc., in the amount of $405,876 and authorize a contingency in the
amount of $60,882, for a total contract amount not to exceed $466,758.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
Addressing the Council was Missy (no last name given).
ITEM 7
VISTA CANYON MULTI -MODAL CENTER (TRAIN STATION), PROJECT T3020 -
APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS
This item will approve construction contract increases for the Vista Canyon Multi -Modal Center,
Project T3020. This project is a joint effort between the City of Santa Clarita, Southern
California Regional Rail Authority, Vista Canyon LLC, and Metro. The requested Council action
is to increase expenditure authority only and will be offset by savings on other contracts.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Extend the current contract and authorize an increased expenditure authority for material
testing and inspection services for the Vista Canyon Multi -Modal Center, Project T3020 with
Twining, Inc., in the amount of $158,150 and authorize a contingency in the amount of
$15,815, for a total additional contract amount not to exceed $173,965.
2. Extend the current contract and authorize an increased expenditure authority for construction
management services with RailPros, Inc., in the amount of $200,110 and authorize a
contingency in the amount of $20,011, for a total additional contract amount not to exceed
$2209121.
3. Extend the current contract with Southern California Regional Rail Authority, authorize an
increased expenditure authority in the amount of $403,551, and authorize a contingency in
the amount of $40,355, for a total additional contract amount not to exceed $443,906.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
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Addressing the Council was Donald Harlen.
ITEM 8
VOYAGER FLEET CARD PAYMENT TO U.S. BANK CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSTEMS
City Council approval to ratify invoice payments amounting to $100,994.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Ratify payments in the amount of $100,994 to U.S. Bank Corporate Payment Systems for the
billing period of May 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to make future payments to U.S. Bank Corporate
Payment Systems for City vehicles and equipment fuel within the spending authority of the
adopted annual operating budget.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, or
modify the award in the event that issues of impossibility of performance arise, subject to
City Attorney approval.
ITEM 9
AMENDMENT TO EXISTING CONTRACT WITH WOODS MAINTENANCE SERVICES,
INC., FOR ENCAMPMENT CLEAN-UP SERVICES
Approve an amendment to the existing contract for encampment clean-up services with Wood
Maintenance Services, Inc., increasing contract authority and authorizing an ongoing increase to
the Litter & Debris Expenditure Account.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Authorize increased expenditure authority for encampment clean-up services with Woods
Maintenance Services, Inc., in the amount of $50,000, for a total contract amount not to
exceed $200,000 annually for the current one-year contract and the two additional one-year
renewal options.
2. Authorize ongoing appropriations of $83,000 from the General Fund to Expenditure Account
1003200-516131, increasing the annual base budget from $117,000 to $200,000 in order to
cover the new contract amount.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
and modify the awards in the event impossibility of performance arises, and execute all
documents subject to City Attorney approval.
Addressing the Council were Missy (no last name given), Corey Downs, and Kody Amour.
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ITEM 10
PROPOSED TESORO DEL VALLE ANNEXATION - SUPPLEMENTAL JOINT
RESOLUTION AND ASSOCIATED TRANSFER AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA AND THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
A Supplemental Joint Resolution between the City of Santa Clarita and County of Los Angeles
for the proposed Tesoro Del Valle Annexation Area and other necessary actions relating to the
Historic Tesoro Adobe Park.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Adopt the attached Supplemental Joint Resolution which shall:
a. Transfer jurisdiction of Landscaping and Lighting Act (LLA) District No. 4, Zone 76
(Zone) from the County of Los Angeles to the City of Santa Clarita and approve and
accept the negotiated exchange of benefit assessment revenues for the Zone;
b. Withdraw the territory proposed for annexation from County Lighting Maintenance
District 1687 (CLMD 1687);
c. Exclude the territory proposed for annexation from County Lighting District LLA-1,
Unincorporated Zone; and
d. Clarify the City of Santa Clarita's responsibilities regarding Drainage Benefit
Assessment Area No. 35.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to take all actions to effectuate the Joint Resolution
and Supplemental Joint Resolution.
3. Find the proposed transfer of Tesoro Adobe Historic Park is categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act for the reasons stated herein and the reasons reflected
in the record of the project.
4. Find that pursuant to Government Code section 25550.5, Tesoro Adobe Historic Park is local
in character and approve the transfer of Tesoro Adobe Historic Park to the City of Santa
Clarita.
5. Approve a Park Transfer Agreement between the County of Los Angeles and the City of
Santa Clarita.
6. Execute the quitclaim deed consistent with Transfer Agreement and applicable conditions.
7. Execute a transfer agreement with the County of Los Angeles for the purpose of transferring
the County's grant responsibilities to the City of Santa Clarita.
8. Execute an amended Reciprocal Easement and Joint Use Agreement with Montalvo
Properties, LLC, Tesoro del Valle Master Homeowners Association, and the City of Santa
Clarita, for the purpose of replacing the County of Los Angeles with the City of Santa
Clarita.
9. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all agreements and associated documents,
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subject to City Attorney approval.
Addressing the Council were Missy (no last name given), Donald Harlen, and Kody Amour.
Adopted Resolution No. 22-52
ITEM 11
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW SERVICES FOR PROPOSED PROJECTS WITHIN
THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA'S ENTITLEMENT REVIEW PROCESS CONTRACT
A contract for $90,000 per year for five years with P1aceWorks, Inc., to provide architectural
design review services for proposed projects within the City of Santa Clarita's entitlement review
process.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a contract to P1aceWorks, Inc., to provide architectural design services, for an annual
base amount not to exceed $90,000, for a total five-year amount not to exceed $450,000.
2. Appropriate funding from the General Fund (Fund 100) to the Planning Services Expenditure
Account 1003100-516101 in the amount of $80,000 annually, beginning in Fiscal Year 2022-
23 through Fiscal Year 2027-28.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
subject to City Attorney approval.
Addressing the Council were Missy (no last name given), Diane Zimmerman, and Corey Downs.
ITEM 12
CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH TACENERGY, LLC, FOR THE PURCHASE AND
DELIVERY OF RENEWABLE DIESEL FUEL
Amend the contract with TACenergy, LLC, to increase expenditure authority for the purchase
and delivery of renewable diesel, in an amount not to exceed $140,000.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Increase the expenditure authority for the purchase and delivery of renewable diesel fuel with
TACenergy, LLC (formerly Truman Arnold Companies), by an amount of $140,000, for a
total contract amount not to exceed $465,000.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, or
modify the award in the event that issues of impossibility of performance arise, subject to
City Attorney approval.
Addressing the Council was Steve Petzold.
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ITEM 13
PREPARATION OF A MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER FEASIBILITY STUDY
CONTRACT
Award a contract to undertake and prepare a feasibility study for a museum and cultural center in
Santa Clarita.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a Professional Services Agreement in an amount not to exceed $89,744 to
M. Goodwin Museum Planning, Inc., for the development of a feasibility study addressing a
museum and cultural center in the City of Santa Clarita.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents, subject to the
approval of the City Attorney.
Addressing the Council was Missy (no last name given).
ITEM 14
GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES CONTRACTS
Award professional service contracts to McGregor Shott, Inc., Lundmark Advertising, and L.
Burrows Graphic Design in the amount of up to $75,000 for each design firm, with the option of
four annual renewals.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award one-year Professional Service contracts for graphic design services to McGregor
Shott, Inc., Lundmark Advertising, and L. Burrows Design for an amount not to exceed
$75,000 per firm.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to four, one year -renewal options for
each firm, for an annual amount not to exceed $75,000.
3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all contracts and associated documents,
subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 15
FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE CENTRAL PARK LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SANTA
CLARITA VALLEY WATER AGENCY
This item will extend the Central Park lease agreement with Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency
through January 1, 2028, and increase the lease boundary for the expansion of the disc golf
course and the Parks maintenance yard.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Fourth Amendment to the Ground
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Lease Agreement with Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency for the Central Park Sports ...
Facility, extending the lease through January 1, 2038, in an amount of $ 3 3.3 3 per year, not to
exceed $ 5 00.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the License Agreement for Exercise and
Access Stairs.
Addressing the Council were Corey Downs and Steve Petzold.
ITEM 16
EASEMENTS AND ENTRY AGREEMENT GRANTED TO SANTA CLARITA VALLEY
SANITATION DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY ON ASSESSOR'S PARCEL
NUMBERS 2836-002-907 AND 2836-002-922 WITH BILL OF SALE OF SEWER LINE AND
QUITCLAIMS OF ASSOCIATED EASEMENTS
Approval of entry agreement, easements, and bill of sale to Los Angeles County Sanitation
District.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an entry agreement for use
as a temporary construction area on property owned by the City of Santa Clarita, Assessor's
Parcel Numbers 2836-002-907 and 2836-002-922.
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a 15 -foot wide perpetual
easement on property owned by the City of Santa Clarita, Assessor's Parcel Number 2836-
002-922.
3. Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a bill of sale to transfer
ownership of approximately 650 feet of an existing City -owned sewer located on Assessor's
Parcel Numbers 2836-002-922, 2836-002-0465 2836-001-034 and 2836-001-035 to the Santa
Clarita Valley Sanitation District.
4. Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a l0-foot wide perpetual
easement located on property owned by the City of Santa Clarita, Assessor's Parcel Number
2836-002-922.
5. Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute quitclaims of the City's 10-
foot wide easement located on property owned by the City of Santa Clarita, Assessor's Parcel
Numbers 2836-001-034, 2836-001-035, and 2836-002-046.
6. Increase Developer Fee revenue account 306-457501 in the amount of $9,000.
Addressing the Council was Donald Harlen.
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ITEM 17
DEDICATION OF EASEMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
Dedication of an easement to Southern California Edison on Assessor's Parcel Number 2481-
015-902, located in the Sand Canyon area.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and authorize the City Manager or designee execute the attached Grant of
Easement to Southern California Edison, subject to final laguage approval by the City Attorney.
Addressing the Council was Donald Harlen.
ITEM 18
ASSIGNMENT, ASSUMPTION, AND CONSENT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT TO
SHADOW WOLF ENERGY, LLC.
Berry Petroleum Company, LLC, is requesting to transfer an easement agreement to Shadow
Wolf Energy, LLC.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the Assignment, Assumption and Consent of Easement Agreement to Shadow Wolf
Energy, LLC. from Berry Petroleum Company, LLC.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents subject to City Attorney
approval.
Addressing the Council was Donald Harlen.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
Addressing the Council were Kathryn Franti regarding racism and term limits; Corey Downs
regarding third party oversight; Amber Koopman regarding homelessness; Steve Petzold
regarding fentanyl, flourescent light bulbs, German American heritage month, and Lila
Littlejohn; Qyunn Lubbs regarding white supremacy; Santa Rivera regarding water, the liberty
parade, and children's safety; and Len Unkeless regarding fentanyl and racism.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Weste adjourned the Regular Meeting in memory of Gloria "Glo" Donnelly, Jerry
Gladbach, and Jack Hannah at 9:06 p.m
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