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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
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
-Minutes-
6:00 PM
INVOCATION
Councilwoman McLean invited Rabbi Mark Blazer to deliver the invocation.
City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Gibbs called to order the Joint Regular meeting of the City Council and Board of Library
Trustees at 6:04 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 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.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Councilmember Miranda discussed raising awareness and supporting loved ones who are
diagnosed with cancer and metastatic breast cancer, announced that the City recognizes October
13 as National Breast Cancer Awareness Day, and proclaimed October 2023 as Breast Cancer
Awareness Month. Councilmember Miranda invited his daughter, Eva Crawford, to the dais to
accept the proclamation and take a photo.
Mayor Gibbs spoke of raising positive awareness and sharing information about the lives of
people with dwarfism. Mayor Gibbs announced that the City proclaims October 2023 as
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Dwarfism Awareness Month and invited Kevin and Tracey Thompson to the dais to accept the
proclamation and take a photo.
Mayor Pro Tern Smyth addressed the critical role of Filipino -Americans in enriching the Santa
Clarita community. Mayor Pro Tern Smyth announced that the City proclaims October 2023 as
Filipino -American Heritage Month in Santa Clarita and invited Filipino -American Association
Board President Jacqueline Ferrer -Martinez to the dais to accept the proclamation and take a
photo.
Councilmember Weste commented on Santa Clarita residents of German descent and the
Oktoberfest celebrations that honor German customs. Councilmember Weste announced that the
City proclaims October 2023 as German -American Heritage Month and invited College of the
Canyons Professor Heidi Esslinger, her students, and Steve Petzold to the dais to accept the
proclamation and take a photo.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council were Kody Amour regarding the bus strike and Indigenous Peoples' Day;
Beth Higby, representing Sierra Club and speaking on behalf of Sandra Cattell, regarding a
northern Angeles National Forest monument; Nancy (no last name provided) regarding other
holidays observed in October; Cindy Josten regarding the zero bail lawsuit and voting; Santa
Rivera regarding protecting children; and Doug Campbell, representing Teamsters 572,
regarding the bus strike.
STAFF COMMENTS
Councilwoman McLean inquired about exploring Ms. Cattell's request for a park monument and
Council concurred to direct staff to research the matter.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Weste mentioned the final build -out dedication at Central Park on October 17;
announced the return of UCLA hockey to The Cube for their 2023-24 season; spoke on the
impressive regalia and thanked volunteers for the successful Pow Wow event at Hart Park; and
requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of United States Senator Dianne Feinstein.
Councilmember Miranda thanked Councilmember Weste for her kind words regarding Senator
Feinstein and invited residents to attend the Dia de Muertos celebration at the Canyon Country
Community Center on October 28.
Councilwoman McLean spoke about her fond remembrance of her time working with Senator
Feinstein; congratulated Councilmember Miranda for the successful Bridge to Home event;
commented on several events, including the Pow Wow event, the Boys & Girls Club event, and
the upcoming grand opening of the Vista Canyon Multi -Modal Center and new Metrolink stop;
announced that there will be additional trains scheduled on the Antelope Valley line; commented
that there will be several pet adoption events through the Castaic animal shelter; and requested
that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Norman Jay Skinner.
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NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 1
REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION OF A +/- 15,000 SQUARE -FOOT COMMERCIAL
FACILITY LOCATED AT 26326 - 26330 CITRUS STREET
City Council to consider the purchase of an approximately 15,000 square -foot facility located on
Citrus Street for the purpose of relocating Santa Clarita Public Television.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the real property acquisition of a +/- 15,000 square -foot building and associated
land in Valencia, Assessor's Parcel Number 2861-009-040, commonly known as 26326 -
26330 Citrus Street, at a total cost of $5,590,373, which includes $5,550,000 for the purchase
price, $15,000 for title, escrow, due diligence, and $25,373 for reserves owed to seller.
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2. Authorize the transfer of $4,178,160 from the General Fund (1009500-710130) to the Citrus
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Facility Fund (130-600100) and $1,412,213 from the Public, Education, and Government
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Fund (3309500-710130) into the Citrus Facility Fund (130-600330).
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3. Appropriate $5,590,373 from the Citrus Facility Fund (Fund 130) to Property Acquisition
Expenditure Account (1309008-520105), for the purchase price of the property and related
costs.
4. Increase Rental Income Revenue Account 130-431107 by $206,130 (Citrus Facility Fund).
5. Authorize the transfer of $1,412,213 from the General Fund (1009500-710330) to the Public,
Education, Government Fund (330-600100) to reimburse the PEG fund for the purchase of
the Roger Dunn Property in Fiscal Year 2017-18.
6. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to enter into a Purchase and Sale Agreement to
acquire the property and to execute any amendments and documents needed for the purchase
of this property, subject to City Attorney approval.
Michael Villegas, Assistant to the City Manager, provided the staff report.
Addressing the Council were Kody Amour, Steve Petzold, Marie Scherb, and Ash Mahoney
Four written comment cards were received in support and one in opposition.
City Manager Striplin commented on the purpose and use of PEG funds, the size of the current
SCVTV facility, parking and access issues, the opportunity to expand access, and the receipt of
revenue due to existing tenants.
Mayor Pro Tern Smyth requested that the City Manager explain the tenant component, and Mr.
Striplin responded that the City originally had tenants with lease agreements at City Hall, which
subsidized the purchase and made the facility more affordable.
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Councilmember Weste congratulated staff on their work on the project, which creates a suitable
site for staff and residents.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Laurene Weste, Councilmember
SECONDER:
Marsha McLean, Councilmember
AYES:
Gibbs, Smyth, McLean, Miranda, Weste
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Cameron Smyth, Mayor Pro Tern
SECONDER:
Laurene Weste, Councilmember
AYES:
Gibbs, Smyth, McLean, Miranda, Weste
ITEM 2
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the September 26, 2023,
Regular Meeting.
ITEM 3
CHECK REGISTER NO. 20
Check Register No. 20 for the Period 08/25/23 through 09/07/23 and 09/14/23. Electronic Funds
Transfers for the Period of 08/28/23 through 09/08/23.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 20.
ITEM 4
PROFESSIONAL FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES CONTRACT
City Council consideration to amend a contract with Robert Half International Inc. for
professional finance and accounting services.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
Amend the existing contract with Robert Half International Inc. to increase the scope of work
for professional finance and accounting services and authorize an expenditure authority
increase in the amount of $50,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $100,000.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
subject to City Attorney approval.
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ITEM 5
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS FOR LMD ZONES T-17 AND T-29
City Council consideration to award contracts to Marina Landscape Services, Inc., to provide
recurring landscape maintenance services for LMD Zones T-17 and T-29.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award two contracts to Marina Landscape Services, Inc., to provide landscape maintenance
services for Landscape Maintenance District Zone T-17, Rainbow Glen, and Zone T-29,
American Beauty, and if necessary other zones for which they are under contract, for two
two-year contract amounts not to exceed $39,640 and $68,000, respectively
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to three additional one-year renewal
options beginning in year three for both contracts, not to exceed the annual contract amounts,
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inclusive of as -needed expenditure authority, plus an adjustment in compensation consistent
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with the 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.
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3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
subject to City Attorney approval.
4. Appropriate an ongoing budget for $2,496 from the Landscape Maintenance District Fund
Balance (Fund 357) to expenditure account 3572419-516110 (Rainbow Glen) and $9,516 to
expenditure account 3572423-516110 (American Beauty).
5. Find that the award of contracts are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
pursuant to Article 19 — Categorical Exemptions, Section 15301, Existing Facilities, (h)
Maintenance of Existing Landscaping.
ITEM 6
FINAL TRACT MAP, ACCEPT/REJECT OFFERS OF DEDICATION, AND ABANDON
EASEMENTS FOR TRACT NO. 53074-01 (SAND CANYON PLAZA)
Pursuant to Section 66474.1 of the Subdivision Map Act, this item would approve the final tract
map, accept offers of dedication, and abandon easements for Tract No. 53074-01. The map is for
subdivision purposes and is located northeast corner of Sand Canyon Road and Soledad Canyon
Road.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve Tract Map for Tract No. 53074-01.
2. Accept on behalf of the public the offer of dedication and grant of: (1) the easements for
public use and road purposes; (2) the easements for covered storm drain, appurtenant
structures, ingress and egress purposes; (3) the easements for sanitary sewers and sanitary
sewers ingress and egress purposes; (4) all sanitary sewers and appurtenant structures; and
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(5) the right to restrict and prohibit any and all allowable uses or construction within lot 16
designated as open space on the map.
3. Reject the offer of dedication and grant in fee simple all of lot 11 of Tract No. 53074-01.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to rescind the rejection and accept the offer of
dedication and grant in fee simple of lot 11 when construction improvements are completed
to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.
5. Abandon the existing easements for public roads and highway, flood control, slope, and slope
and drainage purposes as shown on the attached Easement Abandonment Exhibit
6. 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. v
7. Instruct the Director of Administrative Services to endorse the Special Assessment Statement
on the face of Final Tract Map for Tract No. 53074-01, which indicates all special o
assessments levied by the City of Santa Clarita are paid. v
8. Instruct the City Clerk to endorse the City Clerk's Statement on the face of Final Tract Map
for Tract No. 53074-01, which embodies the approval of said map, the acceptance of the
dedications shown thereon, the rejection of the offer of dedication shown thereon, and the
abandonment of easements described thereon.
9. Instruct the City Surveyor to endorse the City Surveyor's Statement on the face of Final
Tract Map for Tract No. 53074-01, which provides for verification that the map is technically
correct.
10. Instruct the City Engineer to endorse the City Engineer's Statement on the face of Final Tract
Map for Tract No. 53074-01, 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.
ITEM 7
FINAL TRACT MAP FOR TRACT NO. 83564 (VALLEY STREET CONDOMINIUMS)
Pursuant to Section 66474.1 of the Subdivision Map Act, approve Final Tract Map for Tract Map
No. 83564 - Valley Street Condominiums.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve Final Tract Map for Tract No. 83564.
2. 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.
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Instruct the Director of Administrative Services to endorse the Special Assessment Statement
on the face of the Final Tract Map for Tract No. 83564, which indicates all special
assessments levied by the City of Santa Clarita are paid.
4. Instruct the City Clerk to endorse the City Clerk's Statement on the face of the Final Tract
Map for Final Tract No. 83564, which embodies the approval of said map and the acceptance
of the dedication shown thereon.
5. Instruct the City Engineer to endorse the City Engineer's Statement on the face of the Final
Tract Map for Tract No. 83564, which provides for verification of substantial conformance
with the Tentative Tract Map and all provisions of local ordinances and state laws applicable
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6. Instruct the City Surveyor to endorse the City Surveyor's Statement on the face of the Final
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
There were no additional requests to speak.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gibbs adjourned the Regular Meeting in memory of Senator Dianne Feinstein and
Norman Jay Skinner at 7:21 p.m.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
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