HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-06-13 - AGENDAS - REGULARCITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
23920 Valencia Blvd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
AGENDA
Joint Meeting with
Board of Library Trustees
Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency
How to Address the City Council
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agenda. Public Participation speaker's cards must be submitted to the City Clerk BEFORE this
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INVOCATION
Smyth
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
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
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Saugus High School Band Recognition
Pride Month Proclamation
Graffiti Removal Day Proclamation
Juneteenth Proclamation
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
This time has been set aside for the public to address the City Council on items NOT listed on
the agenda. The City Council will not act upon these items at this meeting other than to review
and/or provide direction to staff. All speakers must submit a speaker's card to the City Clerk
PRIOR to the beginning of this portion of the meeting. Thirty minutes are allotted for public
input at this time. The FIRST TEN people to submit a speaker card prior to the beginning of
Public Participation will be heard.
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - The proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget was
distributed to the City Council along with the Planning Commission; the Parks,
Recreation, and Community Services Commission; and the Arts Commission on May 2,
2023. In addition, on June 6, 2023, the Planning Commission made a finding by minute
action that the Draft Fiscal Year 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program is consistent
with the City of Santa Clarita's (City) General Plan.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council and City Council acting as Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment
Agency of the City of Santa Clarita conduct a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year
2023-24 Annual Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program and schedule the
budget for adoption at the June 27, 2023, City Council Meeting.
2. ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT TO FEES AND AMENDMENTS TO THE FEE
SCHEDULE - For Fiscal Year 2023-24, staff recommends development -related fees and
charges be increased by the December year-end Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the
urban consumers of the Los Angeles -Long Beach -Anaheim area. The percentage
increase, as reported by the United States Department of Labor, is 4.93 percent.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Conduct the public hearing on the proposed fee adjustments.
2. Adopt a resolution establishing a schedule of fees and charges for City services.
3. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING
THE ANNUAL STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION FEE FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2023-24 - Determination and approval of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Fee rates for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing on the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Fee for Fiscal Year
2023-24.
2. Introduce an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THE
ANNUAL STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION FEE FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2023-24;" waive reading of the text and consent to read by title only, as listed
on the agenda; and pass to second reading.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4. ANALYSIS RELATED TO THE FEASIBILITY OF TRANSFERRING
OWNERSHIP OF WILLIAM S. HART REGIONAL PARK - The purpose of this
items is to consider assuming ownership and operations of Williams S. Hart Regional
Park from the County of Los Angeles.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council review the analysis related to the feasibility of assuming ownership and
operations of William S. Hart Regional Park and provide direction to staff.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one
motion by the City Council. The items are not individually discussed by the City Council unless
a request is made by a member of the public or the Council, in which case, the item(s) will be
removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately.
5. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes of the City Council
are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve the minutes of the May 23, 2023 Special Meeting.
6. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes of the City
Council are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve the minutes of the May 23, 2023 Regular Meeting.
7. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes of the City Council
are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve the minutes of the May 30, 2023 Special Meeting.
8. CHECK REGISTER NO. 11 - Check Register No. 11 for the Period 04/21/23 through
05/04/23 and 05/11/23. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 04/24/23 through
05/05/23.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register
No. 11.
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9. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 2.04.005 TO THE
SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING BY -DISTRICT
ELECTIONS, DEFINING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES, AND SCHEDULING
ELECTIONS WITHIN THE DISTRICTS AND DETERMINING THE
ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA - Consideration of a second reading of an
ordinance switching to District elections, selecting a District map, and the sequencing of
by -District elections starting with the 2024 election.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council waive reading of the text and consent to read by title only, as listed on the
agenda, determine the ordinance is exempt form CEQA, and adopt an ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 2.04.005 TO THE SANTA CLARITA
MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING BY -DISTRICT ELECTIONS, DEFINING
DISTRICT BOUNDARIES, AND SCHEDULING ELECTIONS WITHIN THE
DISTRICTS."
10. AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA'S FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
MEASURE H ALLOCATION - City Council to consider approval of a contract with
Los Angeles County to receive Measure H funding for the construction of Family
Promise of Santa Clarita Valley's interim housing facility and for a Homeless
Coordinator to continue the implementation of the 2022 Community Plan to Address
Homelessness.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
Approve a one-year contract with County of Los Angeles Homeless Initiative to
receive Measure H funding in the amount of $266,743 to assist with the construction
of Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley's interim housing facility and for a
Homeless Services Coordinator to continue the implementation of the Community
Plan to Address Homelessness.
2. Increase revenue account 272-462101 by $266,743, and appropriate $19,360 to
expenditure account 2723205-500201 and $247,383 to expenditure account 2723205-
516101.
Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Family Promise of Santa
Clarita Valley in an amount not to exceed $247,383 to provide funding towards the
construction of an interim housing facility in the Newhall community.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated
documents and make non -material amendments that may arise, subject to City
Attorney approval.
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11. FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR SPECIAL
DISTRICTS - This procedural matter is required by state law and orders, approves, and
sets the public hearing for the annual levy of the Landscape and Lighting District,
Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas, Golden Valley Ranch Open Space Maintenance
District, and the Tourism Marketing District.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Adopt resolutions declaring the City's intention to levy assessments, preliminarily
approve Engineer's Reports in connection with the Special Districts for Fiscal Year
2023-24, and set a public hearing for June 27, 2023.
2. Adopt the annual report for the Tourism Marketing District, adopt a resolution of
intent to continue a business improvement area in the City of Santa Clarita designated
as the Tourism Marketing District, and set a public hearing for June 27, 2023.
12. FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 ANNUAL LEVY FOR OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION
DISTRICT - Consideration and adoption of resolutions associated with the annual
process of ordering, approving, and setting the public hearing on the annual levy of the
Open Space Preservation District as required by the Landscaping and Lighting Act of
1972.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt a resolution declaring the City's intention to levy assessments,
preliminarily approve an Engineer's Report in connection with the Open Space
Preservation District for Fiscal Year 2023-24, and set a public hearing for June 27, 2023.
13. EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY INCREASE AND RENEWAL FOR UTILITY
BILLING AND FRANCHISE FEE AUDIT SERVICES - Council consideration to
approve expenditure authority increase and contract renewal for consultant's audit of
utility billing and franchise fee services.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Authorize an expenditure authority increase to the existing contract with Utility Cost
Management, LLC, in the amount of $100,000, for a total contract amount not to
exceed $200,000.
2. Authorize a five-year contract renewal with Utility Cost Management, LLC,
beginning in Fiscal Year 2023-24, for ongoing utility billing and franchise fee audit
services, not to exceed $200,000 per year.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated
documents subject to City Attorney approval.
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14. TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT PLAN UPDATE CONTRACT -
Consideration to award a contract to update the City of Santa Clarita Transifs
Transportation Development Plan.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a contract to Transportation Management & Design, Inc., to update the City of
Santa Clarita Transit's Transportation Development Plan in a total contract amount
not to exceed $299,856.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contract documents, subject to
City Attorney approval.
15. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA TRANSIT 2023 TITLE VI FEDERAL
NONDISCRIMINATION PROGRAM - Council consideration to approve the updated
Santa Clarita Transit Title VI Nondiscrimination Program, which is required to take place
every three years. The last program was approved by the City Council in November
2020.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve the City of Santa Clarita Transit 2023 Federal Title VI
Nondiscrimination Program and authorize staff to amend the program as needed.
16. PARKING ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM CONTRACTS - Consideration to award
two-year contracts with three one-year renewal options to Ace Parking III, LLC, for
parking enforcement and traffic control services, and Data Ticket, Inc., for citation
processing services.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a two-year contract to Ace Parking III, LLC, for Citywide parking
enforcement and traffic control services in the annual amount not to exceed $839,622,
beginning on July 1, 2023, and authorize three, one-year renewal options with annual
Consumer Price Index adjustments, upon request of the contractor and contingent
upon the appropriation of funds in the annual budget for such fiscal year.
2. Award a two-year contract to Data Ticket, Inc., for parking citation processing
services in an amount not to exceed $150,000 annually, beginning on July 1, 2023,
and authorize three, one-year renewal options.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated
documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
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17. PURCHASE OF ONE FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY TRUCK WITH UTILITY BED
- Consideration to approve the purchase of one Ford F-350 Super Duty truck with a
utility bed.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the purchase of one 2023 Ford F-350 super duty truck from Auto Nation
Ford Valencia for a total amount not to exceed $75,000.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City
Attorney approval.
18. PURCHASE OF A JOHN DEERE 7700A PRECISIONCUT FAIRWAY MOWER -
Council consideration to approve the purchase of a John Deere 7700A PrecisionCut
Fairway Mower using a "piggyback" contract.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
Approve the "piggyback" purchase of a John Deere 7700A PrecisionCut Fairway
Mower using Sourcewell contract #031121-DAC in a total amount not to exceed
$106,407.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City
Attorney approval.
19. VALENCIA GLEN AQUATICS BUILDING - EMERGENCY REPAIR -
Continuation of the emergency declaration for repairs at the Valencia Glen Aquatics
Building.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council to continue to receive staff updates regarding the emergency repair project
at Valencia Glen Park.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
This time has been set aside for any speakers that have turned in speaker cards and were not
heard in the first thirty minutes allotted to address the City Council on items that are NOT on the
agenda. Speaker cards may not be submitted relating to any items listed on the agenda.
STAFF COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
FUTURE MEETINGS
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held June 27, 2023, at 6:00 PM in the
Council Chambers, lst floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.
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CERTIFICATION
On June 8, 2023, I, Mary Cusick, do hereby certify that I am the duly appointed and qualified
City Clerk for the City of Santa Clarita and that the foregoing agenda was posted at City Hall.
Mary Cusick
City Clerk
Santa Clarita, California
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PROCLAMATION
LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
June 2023
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita strives to be an inclusive community that embraces the
high quality of life that makes this City an exceptional community to live, work, and play; and
WHEREAS, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual
(LGBTQIA+) individuals have made important and lasting contributions to our country,
state, and city, and the City of Santa Clarita recognizes and celebrates the contributions that
the LGBTQIA+ community makes, here in Santa Clarita; and
WHEREAS, local LGBTQIA+ community organizations show considerable support to the
LGBTQ community, thereby making Santa Clarita a more thriving community for all
residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Santa Clarita does hereby proclaim June 2023,
as "LGBTQL4+ Pride Month" in the City of Santa Clarita, California.
Signed this 13th day of June, 2023.
Jason Gibbs, Mayor
Santa Clarita, California
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PROCLAMATION
Graffiti Removal Day
June 24, 2023
WHEREAS, The City of Santa Clarita Graffiti Removal Team plays a vital role in preserving the
high quality of life for our residents; and
WHEREAS, since 2015, the Graffiti Removal Program has maintained a 24-hour response rate 99%
of the time; and
WHEREAS, over the last three calendar years the Graffiti Removal Team has removed over 43,000
tags and completed nearly 1,000 beautification projects; and
WHEREAS, residents can report graffiti to (661) 25-CLEAN (252-5326) or online through the
Resident Service Center; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita invites residents to participate in Graffiti Removal Day. Staff
will educate volunteers on graffiti vandalism, types of removals, and provide the unique opportunity
to help complete a large-scale beautification project.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Santa Clarita does hereby proclaim June 24, 2023, as
Graffiti Removal Day and further extends appreciation to our Graffiti Removal Team for the vital
services they perform.
Signed this 13th day of June, 2023.
Jason Gibbs, Mayor
Santa Clarita, California
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PROCLAMATION
Juneteenth
June 19, 2023
WHEREAS, Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the abolition of
slavery in the United States; and
WHEREAS, after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued on January 1, 1863, it took over
two years for enslaved African Americans in Texas to be informed of their liberation; and
WHEREAS, on June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger led Union soldiers into
Galveston, Texas, to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation and freed all remaining
enslaved people in the state of Texas; and
WHEREAS, we acknowledge African Americans' freedoms, contributions, and achievements
within our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Santa Clarita does hereby proclaim June 19, 2023,
as "Juneteenth"in the Citv of Santa Clarita. California.
Signed this 13th day of June, 2023.
Jason Gibbs, Mayor
Santa Clarita, California
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