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Home My WebLink About2023-03-14 - MINUTES - REGULARCITY OF SANTA CLARITA n' 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 -Minutes- Tuesday, March 14, 2023 INVOCATION Councilmember Miranda delivered the invocation. CALL TO ORDER City Council Chambers Mayor Gibbs called to order the Joint Regular meeting of the City Council and Board of Library Trustees at 6:16 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present, with the exception of Mayor Pro Tern Smyth. 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 McLean, to approve the agenda, pulling Awards and Recognitions, Committee Reports, items 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8 for Public Comment. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS Addressing the Council was Alan Ferdman regarding International Women's Month. Councilmember Weste announced that the Canyon Country Little League is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year and invited representatives from the League's Board of Directors to the dais to receive their certificate and take a photo. Mayor Gibbs congratulated the Valencia High School Boys Basketball team for winning the first CIF State Championship in their school's history and invited the players, coaches, and staff to the dais to receive their recognition certificates and take a photo. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Mayor Gibbs addressed a recent video that surfaced on social media with comments that every resident deserves to feel valued and that Santa Clarita condemns racism. Addressing the Council were Carmen Gilmore, representing Canyon Country Optimist Club, regarding support for youth activities and an invitation to a fundraiser on March 25; Robert Weston Monroe, regarding the proposed Smizer property development; Douglas (no last name provided), representing mobile home park residents, regarding questions and replies; Alan Ferdman regarding district maps; Annette Lucas regarding the proposed Smizer property development; Duncan Mandel regarding the recent video involving a local high school; Cindy (no last name provided) regarding progressive democrats; Nancy (no last name provided) regarding the recent video; Diane Zimmerman regarding districting; and Missy (no last name provided) regarding the fire -brush protection fees and proposition 13. STAFF COMMENTS Assistant City Manager Frank Oviedo commented on the City's recognition of International Women's Day at the February 28, 2023, City Council meeting and that the public will have an opportunity to address the Smizer property development plan at a Planning Commission meeting this fall. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Weste commented on attending, along with Mayor Gibbs and Councilmember Miranda, a presentation regarding fentanyl and that narcan can potentially save lives. Councilmember Weste requested staff to disseminate information to the community regarding the dangers of fentanyl. Councilmember Miranda commented that Council works to promote diversity and inclusion and that they were not aware of the press conference regarding the video incident. Councilmember Miranda spoke of personally discussing diversity and inclusion with his grandkids and commented on accountability for a person's actions. Councilmember Miranda announced the first SENSES block party of the year taking place on Main Street in Old Town Newhall on March 16, celebrating "St. Paddy's Eve" and announced the City's Celebrate series at the Canyon Country Community Center on the second Friday of the month beginning in April. Page 2 Councilwoman McLean commented that there is no place for disparaging words against any race and that what she sees on social media and all around is divisiveness — not people coming together, it's everybody for themselves; stated that racism has no place in Santa Clarita; and reiterated that the Council was not invited to the press conference and feels sorry for the young people who were hurt by the words in the video. Councilwoman McLean spoke of attending the brush fire fee hearing on Saturday and commented that the Board of Supervisors decided on the amount of the fee imposed by the state mandated inspection, with no accommodation for seniors on fixed income. Councilwoman McLean commented on two noteworthy days: today being International Day of Mathematics or "Pi Day" and March 25 will be the City's 7th annual Youth Arts Showcase at the Newhall Community Center, featuring original artwork from students in grades K through 12. Councilmember Weste inquired if inclusive hiring and diversity information is posted on the City's website and Assistant City Manager Frank Oviedo responded that there is information on the website. Councilmember Weste requested that a statement of kindness also be included on the City's website. Mayor Gibbs requested that staff research if the families of victims of fentanyl would like to be recognized by Council. Mayor Gibbs spoke of attending several recent events including the Read Across America event, the Chuck E Cheese reopening, and the Hearts 4 Heroes Builder's Ball event which raised money for building homes for veterans. Addressing the Council was Missy regarding the brush fire public hearing. CONSENT CALENDAR RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Miranda, Councilmember SECONDER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember AYES: Jason Gibbs, Marsha McLean, Bill Miranda, Laurene Weste ABSENT: Cameron Smyth ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the February 28, 2023, Special Meeting. ITEM 2 APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the February 28, 2023, Regular Meeting. ITEM 3 APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the March 1, 2023, Special Meeting. Page 3 Addressing the Council were Missy (no last name provided) and Tony Maldonado. ITEM 4 CHECK REGISTER NO. 04 Check Register No. 04 for the Period 01/13/23 through 01/26/23 and 02/02/23. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 01 / 16/23 through 01 /27/23 . RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 04. ITEM 5 STATE LEGISLATION: AB 23, AB 1631, SB 13, SB 14, AND SB 489 The following state legislative items were presented to the City Council Legislative Committee on March 1, 2023, and are being presented to the City Council for consideration to adopt a support position: AB 23 (Muratsuchi), AB 1631 (Schiavo), SB 13 (Ochoa Bogh), SB 14 (Grove), and SB 489 (Wilk). RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Support AB 23 (Muratsuchi), AB 1631 (Schiavo), SB 13 (Ochoa Bogh), SB 14 (Grove), and SB 489 (Wilk). 2. Transmit position statements to the authors of the bills, Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Newsom, the League of California i Cities, and other stakeholder organizations. Addressing the Council were Missy (no last name provided) and Diane Zimmerman. ITEM 6 STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT — APPROPRIATION OF ONE-TIME AND ONGOING FUNDS TO SUPPORT STREETLIGHT OPERATIONS Request appropriation of one-time and ongoing monies from Streetlight Maintenance District (Fund 359) to support expansion of streetlight operations within new territories, and the proactive purchase of replacement poles to complete the timely replacement of damaged streetlights. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Authorize a one-time appropriation of $70,000 from the Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District (Fund 359), as identified in Attachment A. to support increased electrical operation costs associated with the annexation of Tesoro Del Valle and the acceptance of streetlight maintenance in the Skyline Ranch community. 2. Authorize an ongoing appropriation of $120,000 from the Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District (Fund 359), as identified in Attachment B. to support recurring streetlight electrical expenditures associated with the addition of new service areas Page 4 commencing in Fiscal Year 2023-24, contingent upon the annual appropriation of funds by the City Council in future fiscal years. 3. Authorize a one-time appropriation of $90,000 from the Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District (Fund 359), as identified in Attachment A, for the purchase of spare poles to support the as -needed replacement of damaged streetlights. 4. Authorize an ongoing appropriation of $50,000 from the Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District (Fund 359), as identified in Attachment B, to fund the recurring purchase of additional spare streetlight poles commencing in Fiscal Year 2023-24, contingent upon the annual appropriation of funds by the City Council in future fiscal years. ITEM 7 PURCHASE OF A SPECIALIZED MOBILE COMMAND UNIT Approve the purchase of a Mobile Command Unit to enhance the City's emergency response through increased situational awareness and effective communication with other agencies during emergencies. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Approve the "piggyback" purchase of a C-45X-4 Specialized Mobile Command Unit, using Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract #113021-OKC in an amount not to exceed $11507,138. 2. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $694,001 from the General Fund (Fund 100) to expenditure account 1008102-520103 and $13,037 from the Federal Grant (Fund 229) to expenditure account 2296150-520103. 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Addressing the Council were Missy (no last name provided), Tony Maldonado, and Alan Ferdman, representing Santa Clarita Community Council and Canyon Country Advisory Committee. Mayor Gibbs asked the Assistant City Manager to respond to avy public comment. Mr. Oviedo clarified that under state law, the City Manager becomes the Erriergeney Director during an emergency, and the City must mobilize Incident Command, working in coni anction with Fire and Sheriff. Mayor Gibbs inquired about an update of the City's new website addi7ess, ,arid Mr. Oviedo responded that there will be a transition period for the new site. Page 5 ITEM 8 ANNUAL PORTABLE RESTROOMS AND FENCING CONTRACT Award contract for Citywide portable restrooms and temporary fencing services for various City parks, facilities, and events. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Award a one-year contract to Andy Gump, Inc., for Citywide portable sanitation and temporary fencing in the amount of $88,183, and authorize a 10 percent contingency of $8,818, for a total contract amount not to exceed $97,001. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to two additional one-year renewal options not to exceed $97,001, plus any adjustments consistent with the appropriate Consumer Price Index, upon request of the contractor. 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Addressing the Council was Dianne Zimmerman. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II Addressing the Council were Tony Maldonado regarding St. Patrick's Day, the City's hiring practice, identity politics, and race; Carrie (no last name provided) regarding the NAACP press conference; Len Unkeless regarding racism and the fentanyl town hall; and Santa Rivera regarding Council's comments and working together in Santa Clarita. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Gibbs adjourned the Regular Meeting at 8:05 p.m. ATTEST - CITY CLF,RK Page 6 Q"� OR