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-Minutes-
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tern Smyth delivered the invocation.
City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Gibbs called to order the Joint Regular meeting of the City Council, Board of Library
Trustees, and Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency at 6:10 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 Weste, second by Smyth, to approve the agenda, pulling item 4 for public
comment.
RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Mayor Gibbs congratulated the Saugus High School Girls Volleyball team for receiving
individual and team recognition from CIF Southern Section and winning the Division 4
Tournament and invited Coach Zach Ambrose and the team to the dais to receive their
recognition and take a photo.
Addressing the Council was Carrie Marsh regarding the Martin Luther King, Jr., proclamation.
Councilmember Miranda commented on the impact of civil rights by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,
and invited the community to the 2nd annual Unity Walk at Central Park on January 16;
announced that the City proclaims January 16, 2023, as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Santa
Clarita; and invited Vice -Chair of the Arts Commission, April Scott -Goss, to the dais to accept
this proclamation and take a photo.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council were Pastor Jerry R. Cook, representing Freedom's Way Baptist Church,
regarding Planned Parenthood; Jeffrey Malick regarding homelessness issues, Planned
Parenthood, a no -kill shelter, and a hate symbol ban; Nancy (no last name provided) regarding
Planned Parenthood; Cindy Josten regarding Planned Parenthood; Len Unkeless regarding
racism, homelessness, Pickleball courts, a no -kill shelter, and Planned Parenthood; James Doyle
regarding code of ethics and hiring practices; Carrie Marsh regarding racial issues and Planned
Parenthood; Elaine (no last name provided) regarding a Super Bowl party, football, vaccines, and
prayer; Glenda (no last name provided) regarding speed calming humps; and Diane Zimmerman
regarding speed calming humps, attendance at the Human Relations Roundtable, and National
Law Enforcement Day.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Ken Striplin addressed the no -kill shelter study timeline, Abelia Road speed
calming humps, safety within the City, and his attendance at the Human Relations Roundtable.
Councilmember McLean inquired about neighborhood polling after speed hump installation, and
Mr. Striplin responded that the City revisits the project to complete an analysis of the
effectiveness of the humps. Councilmember McLean commented on her dislike of the speed
humps.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Weste commented on the fentanyl crisis in Santa Clarita. To help combat the
spike in overdoses, the William S. Hart Union High School District, in collaboration with the
Sheriff department and foundation, awarded three local high schools $1,000 each to create a
public service announcement (PSA). Councilmember Weste played the PSAs demonstrating the
dangers of fentanyl; commented on an upcoming fentanyl town hall; and encouraged all to
support the students. Councilmember Weste requested adjournment of tonight's meeting in
memory of Margo Miller.
Mayor Pro Tem Smyth announced the 2023 Greater Los Angeles Homeless count and the need
for volunteers to help with the count starting at 6:00 p.m. until midnight at The Centre on
January 24.
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Councilmember Miranda commented on missing the last meeting; expressed his support for
Mayor Gibbs; thanked the voters; and looks forward to working with the Council.
Councilmember McLean commented on an article regarding public art and a living quilt event on
display adjacent to the Laemmle Theater from January 27 through 29 and requested adjournment
in memory of Chuck Morris.
Mayor Gibbs invited residents to attend the West Creek Park Inclusive Play Area ribbon cutting
ceremony on January 12; thanked Richard Budman and The Signal for organizing the fentanyl
town hall event, in partnership with the City, Fifth District Supervisor Barger, Sheriff Captain
Justin Deiz, Los Angeles County Fire, the William S. Hart Union School District, and other local
experts on January 12 at the Canyon Country Community Center where Narcan administration
will be demonstrated; and requested adjournment in memory of Chuck Morris.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ITEM 1
LOCAL APPOINTMENTS
At the regular meeting of November 22, 2022, the City Council declared vacancies and directed
the City Clerk to post and publish the Notice of Vacancy for three regular positions on each of
the Planning Commission, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission, Arts
Commission, Open Space Preservation District Financial Accountability and Audit Panel, and
one position for the City's appointment to the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control
Board.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Councilmembers McLean, Miranda, and Weste nominate and Council approve regular
appointments to the Planning Commission; Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Commission; Arts Commission; and Open Space Preservation District Financial
Accountability and Audit Panel for a full term of four years, ending December 31, 2026.
2. Council nominate and approve the City of Santa Clarita's appointment to the Greater Los
Angeles County Vector Control District Board of Trustees, ending January 8, 2027.
3. Direct the City Clerk to update and post the Local Appointments List, and designate all
branches of the Santa Clarita Public Library to receive a copy of the list.
Council concurred to waive the presentation.
Addressing the Council was Elaine (no last name provided).
Councilmember McLean nominated Lisa Eichman to the Planning Commission; Peggy Stabile to
the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission; Dr. Michael Millar to the Arts
Commission; and Sandra Cattell to the Financial Accountability and Audit Panel.
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Councilmember Miranda nominated Patsy Ayala to the Planning Commission; Donald
Cruikshank to the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission; Susan Shapiro to the
Arts Commission; and Wendelin Langhans to the Financial Accountability and Audit Panel. --
Councilmember Weste nominated Dennis Ostrom to the Planning Commission; Rebecca Skye
Ostrom to the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission; Patricia Rasmussen to
the Arts Commission; and Susan Orloff to the Financial Accountability and Audit Panel.
Mayor Pro Tem Smyth nominated and Miranda seconded Heidi Heinrich's appointment to the
Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District Board of Trustees.
On roll call vote, Council approved all the nominations and recommended action.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Mayor Pro Tern
SECONDER: Bill Miranda, Councilmember
AYES: Gibbs, Smyth, McLean, Miranda, Weste
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Miranda, Councilmember
SECONDER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember
AYES: Gibbs, Smyth, McLean, Miranda, Weste
ITEM 2
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the December 13, 2022,
Special Meeting.
ITEM 3
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING -COUNCIL REORGANIZATION MINUTES — The
minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the December 13, 2022,
Special Meeting -Council Reorganization.
ITEM 4
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the December 13, 2022,
Regular Meeting.
Addressing the Council were Nancy (no last name provided), Cindy Josten, and Carrie Marsh.
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ITEM 5
CHECK REGISTER NO. 26
Check Register No. 26 for the Period 11 / 18/22 through 12/01 /22 and 12/08/22. Electronic Funds
Transfers for the Period 11 /21 /22 through 12/02/22.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 26.
ITEM 6
APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT
SCHEDULE (ROPS) FOR SUBMITTAL TO THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
Pursuant to HSC section 34177 (o)(1), Successor Agencies shall submit an Oversight Board
approved annual ROPS to the Department of Finance and the County Auditor -Controller by
February 1, 2016, and each February 1 thereafter.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council acting as the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency adopt a
resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Recognized Obligation Payments Schedule for
submittal to the Department of Finance.
Adopted Resolution No. SA 23-1
ITEM 7
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT CONTRACT FOR ZONE 27
Award of a two-year contract to Oak Springs, Inc., to provide one-time and recurring landscape
maintenance services for Landscape Maintenance District Zone 27 (Circle J Ranch).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a two-year contract to Oak Springs, Inc., to provide landscape maintenance services
to Landscape Maintenance District Zone 27 (Circle J) for an Mnual base amount of
$236,308, plus an additional $71,752 in annual contract expenditure authority to address
unforeseen maintenance and repairs, and authorize a one-time additional $33,620 in
expenditure authority to address deferred landscape maintenance needs througihout the Zone,
for a collective not to exceed amount of $649,740 over two-year contract.
2. Authorize a one-time appropriation from Landscape Maintenance District Fund 357 totaling
$75,215, as identified in Attachment A, to fund expenditures for one-time landscape clean-up
activities and recurring maintenance services expenditures associated with the recommended
contract for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2022-23.
3. Authorize ongoing appropriations from Landscape Maintenance District Fund 357 totaling
$99,827, as identified in Attachment B, to support recurring landscape maintenance services
expenditures associated with the recommended contract commencing in Fiscal Year 2023-24.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to three additional, one-year renewal
options beginning in year three, not to exceed the annual contract amount, inclusive of as -
needed expenditure authority, plus an adjustment in compensation consistent with the
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appropriate Consumer Price Index, upon request of the contractor, and contingent upon the
appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for such fiscal year.
5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
modify the awards in the event impossibility of performance arises, and execute all
documents subject to City Attorney approval.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
Addressing the Council were Steve Petzold regarding a disk golf tournament, the East Walker
Ranch hike challenge, redistricting, the Butterfield trail designation, and the Canyon Theater
closing at the mall; and Roger A. Haring regarding a proposed Santa Clarita Valley Book
Festival.
STAFF COMMENTS
Councilmember McLean clarified that it is The Canyon that closed, not the Canyon Theatre
Guild in Newhall.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gibbs adjourned the Regular Meeting in memory of Margo Miller and Chuck Morris at
7:46 p.m.
ATTEST:
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