HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-06-27 - MINUTES - REGULARCITY OF SANTA CLARITA
City Council
Regular Meeting
Joint Meeting with
Board of Library Trustees
Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency
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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
-Minutes-
6:00 PM
INVOCATION
Councilwoman McLean 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 6:09 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilwoman McLean led the flag salute.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
This time has been set aside for Councihnembers 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
Addressing the Council regarding Approval of the Agenda was Alan Ferdman.
Motion by Weste, second by McLean, to approve the agenda, pulling and items 8 and 10 for
Public Comment.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA ^
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Mayor Gibbs spoke of the City of Santa Clarita Sister Cities program that focuses on the
promotion of international good will and cultural understanding; recognized the winning Santa
Clarita Young Artists and Authors for 2023 whose art captured this year's theme, "Peace by
Piece: Food Security in My Community;" and invited the showcase winners to the dais to take a
photo and receive a certificate.
Councilmember Weste inquired where the art will be on display and Arts and Events Supervisor
Tess Simgen responded that a virtual gallery will be available on santaclaritasistercities.org.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council were Lynne Plambeck, representing Santa Clarita Organization for
Planning and the Environment (SCOPE), thanking Council for recognizing the 30th anniversary
of SCOPE and inquired about monitoring the Climate Action Plan update; Annette Lucas
regarding the upcoming Wiley Canyon development (Smiler property) traffic•, Alan Ferdman
regarding diversity and recognitions; Sandra Cattell, representing Sierra Club, thanking
Councilwoman McLean for her comments on dangerous fireworks, thanking Mayor Gibbs for
positive comments on expansion of San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, and invited all
to the Sierra Club Little Tikes Hike in Quigley Canyon with Mayor Gibbs; Missy (no last name
provided) regarding the fire hazard severity zone maps extended public comment period; Elaine ^
(no last name provided) regarding Rosenberg Rules of Order; Diane Zimmerman regarding a
Santa Clarita Freedom Fighters event and a school district board meeting; Dennis DeGarmo,
regarding homeless issues on Lyons Avenue and 5 freeway; Glenda Yakel regarding activist
groups, Abelia Road, and climate change; Nancy (no last name provided) regarding LGBTQIA+
flags and sexual orientation definitions.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Ken Striplin responded to public comments stating that the Smiser project will be
reviewed this fall with the Planning Commission; commented that staff will review the fire zone
maps and make comments; and commented that staff will discuss the homeless issues with the
speaker.
Mayor Pro Tem Smyth agreed with Mr. DeGairno's comments.
Councilwoman McLean inquired about the Climate Action Plan updates and Mr. Striplin
responded that staff will prepare a memo for Council.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Weste requested adjournment of tonight's meeting in memory of Olga Kaczmar,
Leslie "Les" Buffham, and Larry Bird. Councilmember Weste reminded the community of the
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.. Mayor Pro Tern Smyth remarked on the adjournments and commented on the recent legislative
committee meeting where the topic of the continual erosion of local control regarding land use
was discussed and that the absence of advocacy remains frustrating.
Councilmember Miranda announced the City's Concerts in the Park summer series begins July 8
with Hard Day's Night: A Tribute to the Beatles.
Councilwoman McLean inquired if any members of the Council had comments for her to bring
to the Los Angeles County Division of Cal Cities meeting tomorrow. Mayor Pro Tern Smyth
requested that Councilwoman McLean be provided with a bill list discussed at the recent
Legislative Committee meeting. Councilwoman McLean commented on attending a San
Fernando Valley Council of Governments (COG) meeting, where she advocated for regional
connectivity for the Santa Clarks community, and discussed the importance of the COG
meetings that determine funding for various areas.
Mayor Gibbs spoke of the recent Development Committee meeting discussing the Flying Tiger
project, an affordable housing development, and discussed the restrictions and impacts from state
legislation that reduces local control without a review process. Mayor Gibbs spoke of attending a
Mayors' Dinner hosted by Supervisor Barger and Los Angeles Mayor Bass to discuss housing,
homeless issues, and regional collaboration, commented that no real solutions are provided and
the need to let the local communities address the issues with Measure H funds.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 1
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS AND SPECIAL TAXES FOR
SPECIAL DISTRICTS
As required by state law, staff presents for City Council's consideration the Final Engineer's
Reports and Annual Reports for the various special districts and requests approval to provide the
Los Angeles County Assessor's Office with all necessary data for the assessments and special
taxes to appear on the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Property Tax Rolls.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing for the Landscaping and Lighting District; the Drainage Benefit
Assessment Areas; the Golden Valley Ranch Open Space Maintenance District; the Tourism
Marketing District; and the Vista Canyon Wastewater Standby District.
2. Adopt resolutions approving the Engineer's Reports for the Fiscal Year 2023-24 annual levy
of assessments for the continuation of maintenance for the Landscaping and Lighting
District; the Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas; the Golden Valley Ranch Open Space
Maintenance District; the Tourism Marketing District; and the Vista Canyon Wastewater
Standby District.
3. Adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2023-24 annual levy of the Community
Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Vista Canyon CFD).
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4. Accept and file annual reports for the Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Vista
Canyon CFD) and Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 (Parking CFD).
Mayor Gibbs opened the Public Hearing.
Deputy City Clerk Amanda Santos stated that all notices required by law have been provided.
Landscape Maintenance Administrator Keith Miller provided the staff presentation.
Addressing the Council were Missy (no last name provided) in a neutral position and Alan
Ferdman in opposition.
Mayor Gibbs closed the public comments.
Councilwoman McLean requested that the City Manager explain why some groups do not pay as
much as others in the Landscape and Lighting District (LLD), and Mayor Gibbs inquired about
the savings in LLD, and City Manager Ken Striplin responded to both inquiries.
Adopted Resolution Nos. 23-39, 23-40, 23-41, 2342, 23-43, and 2344
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Marsha McLean, Councilmember
SECONDER:
Cameron Smyth, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES:
Gibbs, Smyth, McLean, Miranda, Weste
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FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 ANNUAL LEVY FOR OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION DISTRICT
As required by state law, staff presents for City Council's consideration the Final Engineer's
Report for the Open Space Preservation District and requests approval to provide the Los
Angeles County Assessor necessary data for the assessments to appear on the Fiscal Year 2023-
24 Property Tax Rolls.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the Engineer's Report
for the Fiscal Yew 2023-24 annual levy of assessments for the Open Space Preservation District.
Mayor Gibbs opened the Public Hearing.
Deputy City Clerk Amanda Santos stated that all notices required by law have been provided.
Landscape Maintenance Administrator Keith Miller provided the staff presentation.
Addressing the Council was Alan Ferdman in a neutral position.
Mayor Gibbs closed the public comments. n
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.... Adopted Resolution No. 23-45
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Mayor Pro Tern
SECONDER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember
AYES: Gibbs, Smyth, McLean, Miranda, Weste
ITEM 3
AMENDMENT TO HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE AND FIRST READING - UDC
AMENDMENT - SITES IDENTIFIED IN MULTIPLE PLANNING PERIODS
Amendment to the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update and an Amendment to the Unified
Development Code to establish regulations for housing sites identified in multiple planning
periods.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Conduct the public hearing;
2. Make a finding the previously adopted Negative Declaration adopted is sufficient and no
further analysis under the California Environmental Quality Act is required for the proposed
Amended Housing Element Update for the 6" Housing Element cycle;
^ 3. Adopt a resolution, approving an amendment to Master Case 21-088 (General Plan
Amendment 21-001), amending the previously adopted Housing Element Update for the 6"
Housing Element cycle;
4. Make a finding the proposed ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act under Article 5 Section 15061(b)(3), the Common-sense Exemption; and
5. Introduce an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR
SITES IDENTIFIED IN MULTIPLE PLANNING PERIODS, AMENDING THE UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE AS SHOWN IN EXHIBIT A;" waive reading of the text and
consent to ready by title only, as listed on the agenda, and pass to second reading.
Mayor Gibbs opened the Public Hearing.
Deputy City Clerk Amanda Santos stated that all notices required by law have been provided.
Senior Planner Erika Iverson provided the staff presentation.
Addressing the Council in neutral positions were Missy (no last name provided), Alan Ferdman,
and Elaine (no last name provided).
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Mayor Gibbs closed the public comments.
Council commented on the need to comply with state mandates regarding allocation of housing
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numbers, the impacts of legislation on lack of parking, public health, and quality of life.
Council inquired what would happen if the Housing Element was not updated, and the City I !I
Manager responded with the consequences.
Councilwoman McLean explained that the state sets the housing numbers and Southern
California Association of Govemments' contends with them; and explained how the League of
California Cities advocates for cities, but is not doing enough.
Council further discussed lobbyists, Regional Housing Needs Allocation requirements and
credits, accessory dwelling units, housing density, and Section 8 housing.
Council inquired about non -substantive changes, the seven areas of CEQA exemptions, and
applications of CEQA; Ms. Iverson and Mr. Montes responded.
Adopted Resolution No. 23-38
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Cameron Smyth, Mayor Pro Tent
SECONDER:
Bill Miranda, Councilmember
AYES:
Gibbs, Smyth, McLean, Miranda, Weste
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ITEM 4
FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTPROGRAM
The proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget was distributed to the City Council on May 26, 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 General Plan. Further, at the June 13, 2023, City Council meeting, a public hearing was
opened and the draft budget was presented.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council and City Council acting as Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency
of the City of Santa Clarita:
1. Adopt resolution adopting the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24, making
appropriations for the amounts budgeted and establishing policies for the administration of
the adopted Annual Budget.
2. Adopt resolution adopting the 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program.
3. Adopt resolution approving and adopting the annual appropriations limit for the Fiscal Yew
2023-24. ^
4. Adopt resolution electing to receive all or a portion of the tax revenues pursuant to the Health
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.� and Safety code (Community Development Law).
5. Adopt resolution amending the City's Classification Plan and Salary Schedule, providing for
compensation of the employees of the City, and amending the City's Benefit Program.
6. Adopt resolution adopting an amendment to the Conflict of Interest code.
Director of Administrative Services Carmen Magatia provided the staff report.
Addressing the Council was Dianne Zimmerman.
Adopted Resolution Nos. 23-46, 23-47, 2348, 23-49, 23-50, and 13-51
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Cameron Smyth, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER:
Bill Miranda, Councilmember
AYES:
Gibbs, Smyth, McLean, Miranda, Weste
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 5
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT DEPUTY ROTATION FIVE -
SIGNATURE LETTER
At the June 13, 2023, regular City Council meeting, Mayor Jason Gibbs requested that the City
Council consider sending a letter to Sheriff Robert Luna opposing the Los Angeles County
Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission recommendation to require the regular rotation of patrol
deputies.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council discuss and provide direction to staff regarding sending the attached letter to Sheriff
Robert Luna, opposing the Los Angeles County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission
recommendation to require the regular rotation of patrol deputies.
Mayor Gibbs presented the staff report.
Addressing the Council was Alan Ferdman.
Councilwoman McLean inquired if Sheriff Luna has the authority to not rotate deputies, and
Mayor Gibbs responded that the Sheriff can choose not to follow the Oversight Commission's
recommendation.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Lauren Weste, Councilmember
SECONDER:
Marsha McLean, Councilmember
AYES:
Gibbs, Smyth, McLean, Miranda, Weste
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CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Cameron Smyth, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER:
Bill Miranda, Councilmember
AYES:
Gibbs, Smyth, McLean, Miranda, Weste
ITEM 6
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the June 13, 2023, Regular
Meeting.
ITEM 7
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 12 AND 13
Check Register No. 12 for the Period 05/05/23 through 05/18/23 and 05/25/23. Electronic Funds
Transfers for the Period 05/08/23 through 05/19/23. Check Register No. 13 for the Period
05/19/23 through 06/01/23 and 06/08/23; and Electronic Foods Transfers for the Period 05/22/23
through 06/02/23. Purchase orders between $20,000 and $50,00 for the Period 05/21/23 through
06/04/23.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 12
and Check Register No. 13.
ITEM 8
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE 2023 LOS ANGELES COUNTY
FIRE CODE - TITLE 32
This ordinance adopts the 2023 Los Angeles County Fire Code - Title 32 of the Los Angeles
County Code, which became effective on Much 2, 2023, which includes higher standards for
structural and fire protection in new buildings based on local climatic, geologic, and
topographical conditions, floodplain management regulations, as well as administrative
provisions for enforcement of the codes at the local level.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council introduce an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, UPDATING THE CITY FIRE CODE —
TITLE 22 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE THE 2023 LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE CODE — TITLE 32;" waive reading
of text and consent to read by title only as listed on the agenda; pass to second reading; and set
the public hearing for July 11, 2023.
Addressing the Council were Missy (no last name provided) and Elaine (no last name provided).
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City Manager Ken Striplin commented that Santa Clarita s fire codes are required to be
consistent with the county -wide fire district's adopted codes and this item sets the public hearing
for the next regular Council meeting.
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ITEM 9
EARTHQUAKE COVERAGE FOR CITY FACILITIES FOR THE 2023-24 FISCAL YEAR
Council consideration to approve premium payment through the City's insurance broker, Alliant
Insurance Services, Inc., for Fiscal Year 2023-24 earthquake coverage for City facilities.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Authorize Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., to bind earthquake coverage on behalf of the City
of Santa Clarita for Fiscal Year 2023-24 for various City facilities with Arrowhead General
Insurance Agency, Inc., for a policy limit of $35 million, for a total premium fee of
$503,420.
2. Authorize an ongoing budget appropriation from Self Insurance Fund (Fund 721) to
expenditure account 7212306-516101 for $71,762 for ongoing earthquake coverage renewals
commencing in Fiscal Year 2023-24.
3. Authorize an ongoing budget appropriation from Vista Canyon Wastewater Standby Fund
(Fund 368) to expenditure account 3687418-516101 for $25,000 for ongoing earthquake
coverage renewals commencing in Fiscal Year 2023-24.
4. Authorize an ongoing budget appropriation from Cooper Street Puking Structure Fund
(Fund 369) to expenditure account 3697409-516101 for $1,635 for ongoing earthquake
coverage renewals commencing in Fiscal Year 2023-24.
5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 10
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE ANNUAL
STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION FEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
Determination and approval of the rates for the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Fee for Fiscal
Year 2023-24.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council waive reading of the text and consent to read by title only, as listed on the agenda,
and adopt 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."
Addressing the Council was Alan Ferdman.
Adopted Ordinance No. 23-5
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ITEM 11
CITYWIDE FIBER OPTIC CABLE CAPACITY UPGRADE, PROJECT C0068 -PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
This item will fund the construction of the Citywide Fiber Optic Cable Capacity Upgrade
project. The proposed improvements will expand and protect the fiber optic cable network in
various areas throughout the City.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Citywide Fiber Optic Cable Capacity Upgrade,
Project C0068.
2. Find the Citywide Fiber Optic Cable Capacity Upgrade project exempt from review under
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Title 14 of the California
Code of Regulations Article 19, Section 15301.
3. Award the construction contract to Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc., in the amount of
$3,289,432 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $164,472, for a total contract
amount not to exceed $3,453,904.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
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ITEM 12
SAND CANYON TRAIL - PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES, PHASE IV, PROJECT T3024 - PLANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
This item awards a construction contract and modifies the existing construction support services
contract for the pedestrian bridge component of Phase IV of the Sand Canyon Trail project. The
improvements include the construction of two pedestrian bridges within the segment of Sky
Ranch Road to Iron Canyon Road.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve plans and specifications for the Sand Canyon Trail —Pedestrian Bridges, Phase IV,
Project T3024.
2. Award the Sand Canyon Trail — Pedestrian Bridges, Phase IV construction contract to Wright
Construction Engineering Corp., in the amount of $814,814 and authorize a contingency in
the amount of $162,963, for a total contract amount not to exceed $977,777.
3. Extend the current contract and authorize an increased expenditure authority for construction
support services for the Sand Canyon Trail — Pedestrian Bridges, Phase IV project with Tetra
Tech, Inc., in the amount of $48,499 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $7,275,
for a total additional contract amount not to exceed $55,774.
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.+ 4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
No additional requests to speak were received.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gibbs adjourned the Regular Meeting in memory of Olga Kaczmar, Leslie Buftham, and
Larry Lee Bird at 8:27 p.m.
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