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Home My WebLink About2023-07-11 - MINUTES - REGULARy Y,; CITY OF SANTA CLARITA 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, July 11, 2023 6:00 PM City Council Chambers INVOCATION Mayor Gibbs delivered the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Gibbs called to order the Joint Regular meeting of the City Council and Board of Library Trustees at 6:10 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present, with the exception of Councilmember Miranda. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Weste 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. Item 4 was pulled for a correction to the minutes and item 6 was pulled for Councilmember Comment. There were requests for public comment on items 6, 7, 10, and 11. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council were Mary Machado regarding ice delivery for animal shelters; Missy (no last name provided) regarding AB 1679, increasing Measure H sales tax; Diane Zimmerman regarding a State of New California meeting, and read a News of the Weird article; Alan Ferdman regarding the Landscape and Lighting District; Marla Kapit regarding a traffic light issue at Soledad and Bouquet, the College of the Canyons Performing Arts Center, and support for shelter and animals; Dr. Gene Dorio regarding a proposed Pasadena Rose Bowl parade float for Santa Clarita; Elaine (no last name provided) regarding Leslie Van Houten release from On" prison, change of trash provider, and the film and television industry strike; Steve Petzold regarding the new disc golf course, comments on the 4th of July parade, and proposed a joint meeting with the College of the Canyons Board of Trustees regarding Measure H funds; Cindy Josten regarding the Sound of Freedom movie and Pride day recognition; and Nancy (no last name provided) regarding gender affirming surgery in minors. STAFF COMMENTS City Manager Ken Striplin commented on AB 1679 and anticipates bringing an agenda item on this topic to the City Council after the hiatus, and will have staff follow up on the timing of the traffic signal. Councilwoman McLean inquired about a float parade discussion, and Mayor Pro Tern. Smyth responded that there is already an SCV Parade Committee. Councilmember Weste commented that she previously researched a Rose Parade float entry and determined it was too costly, but if there is a demand for it, would be willing to work on it, and requested that staff look into the matter. Mayor Gibbs echoed Councilmember Weste's comments. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilwoman McLean spoke of attending the State of the State meeting at College of the Canyons where State Senator Scott Wilk gave insight into the State Capital; thanked staff for their work on the 4th of July Parade and Mark Latner who drove her in his 1956 T-Bird; and ^ spoke of attending a Southern California Association of Governments Transportation Committee meeting. Councilwoman McLean commented on writing an article for The Signal regarding homelessness at the State level and to be aware of another possible tax through AB 1679; and requested and received Council concurrence for staff to write a letter from the Mayor to Supervisor Barger regarding issues with AB 1679. Councilmember Weste commented on the lack of support for mental health issues for the homeless community; spoke of the patriotic turnout for the 4th of July parade and thanked the announcers and West Ranch High School Band and Drumline; and requested adjournment of tonight's meeting in memory of Reed Halladay. PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM 1 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION 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 March 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. Page 2 RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Conduct a public hearing for the adoption of the 2023 Los Angeles County Fire Code — Title 32. 2. Waive reading of 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, 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." Mayor Gibbs opened the Public Hearing. Deputy City Clerk Amanda Santos stated that all notices required by law have been provided. Assistant to the City Manager Michael Villegas provided the staff presentation. Addressing the Council in neutral a position was Alan Ferdman. Mayor Gibbs closed the public comments. Mayor Pro Tern Smyth inquired if there was a choice in adopting the code, Mayor Gibbs inquired if the City had a chance to comment on the code, and Mr. Striplin responded to both inquiries. Adopted Ordinance No. 23-6 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Mayor Pro Tern SECONDER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember AYES: Jason Gibbs, Cameron Smyth, Marsha McLean, Laurene Weste ABSENT: Bill Miranda NEW BUSINESS ITEM 2 DESIGNATION OF A VOTING DELEGATE AND UP TO TWO ALTERNATE VOTING DELEGATES FOR THE 2023 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE The League of California Cities Annual Conference is scheduled for September 20-22, 2023, in Sacramento. In order to vote at the General Assembly Meeting, the City Council is asked to designate a voting delegate. The City Council may also appoint up to two alternate voting delegates. Page 3 RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council appoint a voting delegate and up to two alternate voting delegates to the 2023 League of California Cities Annual Conference. Intergovernmental Relations Officer Masis Hagobian provided the staff presentation. No requests to speak were received. Councilmember Smyth made a motion to appoint Councilwoman McLean as Delegate, and Mayor Gibbs and Mayor Pro Tern Smyth as Alternates. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Mayor Pro Tern SECONDER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember AYES: Jason Gibbs, Cameron Smyth, Marsha McLean, Laurene Weste ABSENT: Bill Miranda ITEM 3 ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ANIMAL CARE GRANT PROGRAM AND ADOPTION PROMOTION At the May 9, 2023, City Council meeting, the City Council directed staff to implement recommendations to enhance existing animal care services. This report provides an update on the action items developed and proposes the Animal Care Grant Program and City of Santa Clarita Adoption Promotion for approval and appropriation. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Approve the City of Santa Clarita Animal Care Grant Program and appoint two Councilmembers, and one alternate, to serve on the Animal Care Grants Ad Hoc Committee. 2. Appropriate ongoing funding in the amount of $50,000 to expenditure account 1003203- 517101 for the City of Santa Clarita Animal Care Grant Program, and $10,000 to 1003203- 516105 for the City of Santa Clarita Adoption Promotion. 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Community Preservation Manager Tracy Sullivan provided the staff presentation. Addressing the Council were Diane Zimmerman, Missy (no last name provided), Jordan A. Roberts -Diem, Deborah Jones, and Elaine (no last name provided). Councilmember Weste commented that the spay, neuter, trap and release program should be the City's focus; suggested there should be appropriate locations for adoptions; and volunteered to be a member of the committee. Page 4 Council commented about eligibility requirements for receiving the grants, facility locations for spay and neuter, and managing a trap and release program. Mayor Gibbs stated his desire to sit on the committee as well. Mayor Pro Tem Smyth made a motion to appoint Mayor Gibbs and Councilmember Weste as the Active Members and Councilwoman McLean as an Alternate Member to the Animal Care Grants Ad Hoc Committee. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember AYES: Jason Gibbs, Cameron Smyth, Marsha McLean, Laurene Weste ABSENT: Bill Miranda CONSENT CALENDAR RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember AYES: Jason Gibbs, Cameron Smyth, Marsha McLean, Laurene Weste ABSENT: Bill Miranda ITEM 4 APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the June 27, 2023, Regular Meeting. ITEM 5 CHECK REGISTER NO. 14 Check Register No. 14 for the Period 06/02/23 through 06/15/23 and 06/22/23. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 06/05/23 through 06/16/23. Purchase orders between $20,000 and $50,000 for the Period 06/04/23 through 06/18/23. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 14 ITEM 6 LEGISLATION: AB 474, AB 701, AB 1308, ACR 92, SB 450, H.R. 2887, H.R. 3681, S. 1466, AND S. 1776 The following legislative items were presented to the City Council Legislative Committee on June 27, 2023, and are being presented to the City Council for consideration to adopt a position: AB 474, AB 701, AB 1308, ACR 92, SB 450, HR 2887, HR 3681, S. 1466, and S. 1776. Page 5 RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Support AB 474 (Rodriguez), AB 701 (Villapudua), ACR 92 (Schiavo), H.R. 2887 (Garcia), H.R. 3681 (Chu), S. 1466 (Feinstein), and S. 1776 (Padilla). 2. Oppose AB 1308 (Quirk -Silva) and SB 450 (Atkins). 3. Transmit position statements to the authors of the bills, Santa Clarita's state and federal legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Newsom, President Biden, the League of California Cities, and other stakeholder organizations. Addressing the Council was Missy (no last name provided). Mayor Pro Tern Smyth commented on the importance for the League of California Cities (League) to be involved in giving opinions of cities on bills that affect local governments, the lack of participation of the League is reflective of the passage of these bills by an overwhelming margin, and that legislators do not hear any opposition if the League is not demonstrating any concerns. Councilwoman McLean commented that the League is not doing what is expected of them; suggested that staff seek other cities with the same concerns as Santa Clarita; spoke of people she could recommend; and suggested that other officials, along with Santa Clarita's delegates, address these issues at the conference's State League Board of Directors meeting in September. ITEM 7 SECOND READING - UDC AMENDMENT - TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR SITES IDENTIFIED IN MULTIPLE PLANNING PERIODS The Second Reading of an ordinance to amend to Unified Development Code to establish regulations for sites identified in multiple housing element planning periods. 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, TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR SITES IDENTIFIED IN MULTIPLE PLANNING PERIODS, AMENDING THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AS SHOWN IN EXHIBIT A." Addressing the Council was Diane Zimmerman. Adopted Ordinance No. 23-7 Page 6 ITEM 8 FIFTH AMENDMENT TO REVOCABLE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH CCATT LLC Recommendation to amend the license agreement of a communications facility, adjacent to the Valencia Industrial Center, to install an antenna and equipment, as well as an increase of revenue by 5 percent. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Approve the Fifth Amendment with CCATT LLC. 2. Increase anticipated revenues for Fiscal Year 2023-24 by $6,000 in revenue account 100- 401204 Franchise Agreement -Other. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 9 DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREAS 3 AND 24 GEOTECHNICAL CONSULTING CONTRACTS .._ Council consideration to award contracts and authorize a one-time appropriation of $55,000 from DBAA 3 and $46,000 from DBAA 24 for geotechnical consulting for field testing, repair recommendations, and well evaluation. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Award a contract to Applied Earth Sciences in the amount of $55,000 for geotechnical consulting in DBAA 3 and authorize the one-time appropriation of funds in the amount of $55,000 from DBAA Fund Balance (Fund 351) to expenditure account 3517209-516113. 2. Award a contract to Geosyntec Consultants in the amount of $46,000 for geotechnical consulting in DBAA 24 and authorize the one-time appropriation of funds in the amount of $46,000 from DBAA Fund Balance (Fund 351) to expenditure account 3517213-516113. 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Page 7 ITEM 10 MODIFICATION OF MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS WITH LARRY WALKER ASSOCIATES AND TETRA TECH INC Council consideration to amend the Memorandum of Agreement with Los Angeles County and contracts for water quality monitoring and reporting with Tetra Tech Inc. and Larry Walker Associates to adjust to increasing stormwater program requirements and source identification needs. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Amend Memorandum of Agreement with Los Angeles County and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District. 2. Amend the existing contract with Larry Walker Associates to increase scope of work due to increased National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit requirements and authorize an expenditure authority increase in the amount of $15,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $642,594. 3. Amend the existing contract with Tetra Tech Inc. to increase the scope of work due to the increased National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit requirements and implement the Comprehensive Human Waste Source Reduction Strategy, and authorize an expenditure authority increase in the amount of $401,996 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,312,991. 4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Addressing the Council was Missy (no last name provided). Councilmember Weste commented on the protections of the Santa Clara River by the SCV Sanitation District. ITEM 11 VALENCIA GLEN PARK PLAY AREA- DESIGN -BUILD CONTRACT Design and Build contract for Valencia Glen Park play area refurbishment. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Award a design -build contract to Great Western Installations, Inc., to design and build a play area at Valencia Glen Park in the amount of $999,070 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $200,930 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,200,000. 2. Authorize the appropriation of $1,200,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds, r" (Fund 203), Project expenditure account P1019203-516101. Page 8 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Addressing the Council was Missy (no last name provided). Mr. Striplin commented that the agenda item includes a competitively bid contract, the demographics of the community heavily supports and uses playgrounds, and the importance of keeping up with safety standards. ITEM 12 FINAL TRACT MAPS, ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION, AND REJECTION OF IRREVOCABLE OFFERS OF DEDICATION FOR TRACT MAPS NO. 51644-16 AND 51644-17 (TESORO HIGHLANDS) Pursuant to Section 66474.1 of the Subdivision Map Act, approve final tract maps, accept and reject offers of dedication, and abandon easements for Tract No. 51644-16 and Tract No. 51644- 17. These maps are for subdivision purposes and are located within Tesoro del Valle, north of Tesoro del Valle Road. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Approve Final Tract Maps for Tract No. 51644-16 and Tract No. 51644-17. 2. Accept on behalf of the public the offers of dedication and grant of. (1) the easement for public use and road purposes; (2) the easements for sanitary sewer and sanitary sewer ingress and egress purposes; (3) all sanitary sewers and appurtenant structures; (4) the easements for covered storm drain, storm drain appurtenant structures, ingress and egress purposes; (5) the right to restrict or prohibit the erection or construction of any buildings or structures within lots 101, 102, and 104 through 125, inclusive, on Tract No. 51644-16; (6) the right to restrict or prohibit the erection or construction of any buildings or structures within lots 132 through 151, inclusive, on Tract No. 51644-17; and (7) the right to restrict or prohibit any and all allowable uses or construction within those areas designated as open space on these maps. 3. Reject the irrevocable offers of dedication and grant in fee simple of all lots 90, 91, and 92 of Tract No. 51644-16 and all lots 123 and 124 of Tract No. 51644-17 for flood control purposes. 4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to rescind the rejection and accept the offer of dedication and grant in fee simple all of lots 90, 91, and 92 of Tract No. 51644-16 and lots 123 and 124 of Tract No. 51644-17 when construction of the improvements are completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. 5. Make findings as follows: This project is consistent with the provisions of Sections 66474 and 66474.1 of the Subdivision Map Act and should be approved. 6. Instruct the Director of Administrative Services to endorse the Special Assessment Statement on the face of the Final Tract Map for Tract No. 51644-16 and Final Tract Map for Tract No. Page 9 51644-17, which indicates all special assessments levied by the City of Santa Clarita are Ono paid. 7. Instruct the City Clerk to endorse the City Clerk's Statement on the face of the Final Tract Map for Tract No. 51644-16 and Final Tract Map for Tract No. 51644-17, which embodies the approval of said maps, the acceptance of the dedications shown thereon, and the rejection of the irrevocable offer of dedication and grant in fee simple shown thereon. 8. Instruct the City Surveyor to endorse the City Surveyor's Statement on the face of the Final Tract Map for Tract No. 51644-16 and Final Tract Map for Tract No. 51644-17, which provides for verification that the map is technically correct. 9. Instruct the City Engineer to endorse the City Engineer's Statement on the face of Final Tract Map for Tract No. 51644-16 and Final Tract Map for Tract No. 51644-17 which provides for verification of substantial conformance with the Tentative Tract Map and all provisions of local ordinances and state laws applicable at the time of approval. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II There were no additional requests to speak. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Gibbs adjourned the Regular Meeting in memory of Reed E. Halladay at 7:54 p.m. ATTEST: CITY CLERK QdGN� '.a , 4 OR Page 10