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Home My WebLink About2022-10-25 - MINUTES - REGULARCITY OF SANTA CLAM TA City 1 - `� Council JointRegular Meeting Meeting vvith Board o-f 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, October 25, 2022 INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tem Gibbs delivered the invocation. CALL TO ORDER City Council Chambers Mayor Weste called to order the Joint Regular meeting of the City Council and Board of Library Trustees at 6:05 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 items 6, 9, and 10 for public comment. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. FRESULT: APPROVED AGENDA AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS Mayor Weste spoke of Aiden Chapin, who helped Team USA to win three of four stages in the World Championship of Enduro Mountain Bike Racing in Finale Li ure, Italy, and Trek Bicycle, p p g g which is a strong presence in Santa Clarita for bike riders; and invited Aiden Chapin to the dais to receive a recognition certificate and to take a photo. Councilmember Miranda discussed the impact of Filipino -Americans have made in the country and community, announced that the City proclaims the month of October 2022 as Filipino - American History Month in the City of Santa Clarita, and invited past Presidents of the Filipino - American Association of the Santa Clarita Valley to the dais to receive the proclamation. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council were Melissa Diaz and Sandra Cattell, representing the Sierra Club, regarding the San Gabriel Mountains; Annette Lucas, representing the Calgrove Corridor group, regarding wildlife and the Santa Clara River; Deborah Korloff, representing the Calgrove Corridor group, regarding road widening; Joseph Jasik regarding the election; Jeffrey Malick regarding anti-semitic comments and the homeless; Alan Ferdman regarding the thin blue line flag; Robert McSweeney regarding Wiley Canyon; John Edwards regarding Wiley Canyon roundabouts; Joe Garcia regarding a parking enforcement issue; Cindy Josten regarding the upcoming election. STAFF COMMENTS City Manager Ken Striplin responded to Mr. Malick's comments regarding homelessness and stated that it is not the City's responsibility to find new locations for Bridge To Home, although it has helped facilitate their previous moves to new locations; commented that the Calgrove project Environmental Impact Report is being prepared, will be released to the public, and then be presented to the Planning Commission for hearings where members of the public will be able to give their feedback. Council requested that Mr. Garcia receive help with his parking issue and for staff to gather more information about the closure of the Live Oak picnic area in the San Gabriel Mountains with regards to Ms. Diaz' request. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Miranda reminded everyone about the Veterans Day Ceremony at Veterans Historical Park on Friday, November 11, at 11:00 a.m., and State of the City on Thursday, October 27, at 3:00 p.m. Mayor Pro Tern Gibbs mentioned that Light up Main Street would be on Saturday, November 19, at 5:00 p.m., and announced that Saturday, December 3, is Santa Clarita Los Angeles Kings Day. Councilmember McLean spoke about The Signal article regarding the high academic achievement of students in the William S. Hart Union High School District compared to others in Page 2 the State of California amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, and spoke about October being Cyber security month. Mayor Weste congratulated the Boys and Girls Club on the 30th anniversary of their Newhall Park clubhouse; congratulated Boy Scout Troop 2 on their 100th anniversary; congratulated the Sheriffs Station on their Haunted Jailhouse; mentioned that she attended the Chamber of Commerce's M132 Mixer; mentioned the 150th anniversary of the Sulphur Springs School District; and requested to adjourn tonight's meeting in memory of Gregory Morris Augusta. CONSENT CALENDAR RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Miranda, Councilmember SECONDER: Marsha McLean, 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 October 11, 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 October 11, 2022, Regular Meeting. ITEM 3 CHECK REGISTER NO. 21 Check Register No. 21 for the Period 09/09/22 through 09/22/22 and 09/29/22. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 09/ 12/22 through 09/23/22. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 21. ITEM 4 ON -CALL GENERAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES On -Call general contracting service agreements for Citywide public works and unforeseen projects. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Award one-year contracts to BR Builders, Inc., Foster Construction, and RC Becker and Son, Inc. for public works on -call contractor services in an amount not to exceed $200,000 per contract. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to award two additional, one-year agreements to each contractor in an amount not to exceed $200,000 for each renewal. Page 3 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 5 BUILDING PLAN REVIEW, BUILDING INSPECTION, AND PERMIT -RELATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Increase expenditure authority for contracts with previously selected, qualified vendors to provide as -needed building plan review, building inspection, and permit -related professional services to the City of Santa Clarita. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Authorize an expenditure authority increase to the City's on -call Building & Safety consulting firms: JAS Pacific, Scott Fazekas & Associates, Interwest Consulting Group, and TRB and Associates, in the amount of $500,000, resulting in a total on -call expenditure authority amount of $1,000,000 for Fiscal Year 2022-23. 2. Authorize a one-time appropriation from the General Fund in the amount of $500,000 to Building & Safety Contractual Services expenditure account 1004100-516101. 3. Increase Building & Safety Plan Review revenue account 100-411107 (General Fund) by $1500000. 4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 6 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR THE OPERATION OF TRANSIT SERVICES IN THE UNINCORPORATED SANTA CLARITA VALLEY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 Consideration of an agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and the County of Los Angeles for the City to provide public transportation services in the unincorporated areas of the Santa Clarita Valley. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve an agreement with the County of Los Angeles for the City of Santa Clarita to provide public transportation services in unincorporated areas, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement, or modify the award in the event that issues of impossibility of performance arise, subject to City Attorney approval. Addressing the Council was Elaine Ballace. Page 4 ITEM 7 PACIFIC CREST PARK PLAYGROUND SHADE PROJECT P4025 Pacific Crest Park was annexed into the City of Santa Clarita in 2012. Amenities currently available at the 6.8-acre neighborhood park include a large playground, restroom building, concrete walking paths, benches, and drinking fountains. This project will provide shade over the children's playground area. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Pacific Crest Park Playground Shade Project P4025. 2. Approve the use of a "piggyback" contract to purchase and install shade structures from USA Shade — Play Power Inc. through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract #010521- LTS, in the amount of $242,012, plus a contingency amount of $24,201, for a total amount not to exceed $266,213. 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 8 PURCHASE OF TWO FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY TRUCKS WITH UTILITY BED This item is to approve the purchase of two Ford F-350 super duty trucks with utility beds for Parks Maintenance. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Approve the purchase of two 2022 Ford F-350 super duty trucks from Auto Nation Ford Valencia for a total amount not to exceed $123,593. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 9 ESTABLISH A NO STOPPING ANY TIME ZONE ON THE NORTH SIDE AND SOUTH SIDE OF MAGIC MOUNTAIN PARKWAY City staff determined that establishing a No Stopping Any Time zone on the north side and south side of Magic Mountain Parkway, between Tourney Road and Fairways, will beautify this corridor by reducing the visual nuisance of big rig truck parking and abandoned vehicles, and will prepare Magic Mountain Parkway for future improvements. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Adopt a resolution to establish a 2,650-foot No Stopping Anytime zone on the north side of Magic Mountain Parkway, and a 1,500-foot No Stopping Anytime zone on the south side of Page 5 Magic Mountain Parkway, between Tourney Road and Fairways. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Addressing the Council were Elaine Ballace and Steve Petzold. City Manager Ken Striplin stated he will have staff contact those who have questions about no - stopping zones. Councilmember McLean inquired about where people will park their vehicles if there are no - parking zones. Mr. Striplin stated when the City establishes no -parking zones, it is to address quality of life issues within the community and to mitigate traffic hazards in those areas; and that the vehicles that currently park at this location are staying for several days at a time without moving. Adopted Resolution No. 22-59 ITEM 10 ESTABLISH NO STOPPING ZONES ON SCHOOL DAYS ONLY ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF ESPUELLA DRIVE Establish a no stopping zone on the north side of Espuella Drive, starting at 150 feet and extending a distance of 295 feet west of Caballeta Drive and a no stopping zone on the south side of Espuella Drive, between Bouquet Canyon Road and Caballeta Drive, between 7:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. and between 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on school days only. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Adopt a resolution to establish a No Stopping zone between 7:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. and between 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on school days only on the north side of Espuella Drive, starting at 150 feet and extending a distance of 295 feet west of Caballeta Drive and on the south side of Espuella Drive between Bouquet Canyon Road and Caballeta Drive. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Addressing the Council was Elaine Ballace. Adopted Resolution No. 22-60. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II Addressing the Council were Nancy (no last name given) regarding appreciation for Council; Elaine Ballace regarding College of the Canyons and the election; Steve Petzold regarding the thin blue line flag, the military, and disc golf. Page 6 -- ADJOURNMENT Mayor Weste adjourned the Regular Meeting in memory of Gregory Morris Augusta at 7:23 p.m. ATTEST: . -f ZIA-' X-4p CITY CLERK. MAYOR Page 7