HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-01-09 - 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, January 9, 2024
—Minutes—
6:00 PM
INVOCATION
Councilwoman McLean delivered the invocation.
City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Smyth called to order the Joint Regular meeting of the City Council, Board of Library
Trustees, and Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency at 6:06 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.
Requests to speak were received for items 3 and 12.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Mayor Smyth spoke of the exemplary life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and invited residents to
participate in the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Unity Walk at Central Park on January 15. Mayor
Smyth announced that the City proclaims January 15, 2024, as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
in Santa Clarita and invited William S. Hart Union High School District Board member Dr.
Cherise Moore and members of the district's Black Student Unions to the dais to accept the
proclamation and take a photo.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Smyth introduced Jay Wagner, President and CEO of the Santa Clarita Valley Economic •�
Development Corporation (SCVEDC), to the podium to provide an annual update of their 2023
accomplishments and goals for 2024.
Council inquired about the expansion of DrinkPAK, reduction in estimation of job positions,
space issues, and training future workers, and Mr. Wagner responded.
Councilwoman McLean inquired about the intended use for the extra funds requested for the
SCVEDC contract extension, and Mr. Wagner responded that the funds will be used to attend
conventions and events to meet with market site selectors and attract businesses to Santa Clarita.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council were Steven H. Baron regarding an event discussing a personal account
of the Holocaust; Carmen Gilmore regarding a Canyon Country Optimist Club home and garden
show event; Elaine (no last name provided) regarding the mobile home park trash rates and hate
crimes; Steve Petzold regarding the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission
appointment agenda item; Diane Zimmerman regarding the United States border and illegal
immigration, racism, and chemical sprays; Cindy Josten regarding politics and elections; Alex
Avlas regarding speed humps on Arcadia Street; Nancy (no last name provided) regarding the
NAACP; and Lucritias McIlvaine regarding City growth and housing.
STAFF COMMENTS .-,
City Manager Ken Striplin commented that he will have staff reach out to the Optimist Club
regarding fundraising, and the Mayor clarified that the City does not own the mall and is unable
to authorize an event at that location.
Mr. Striplin commented that the Traffic Engineer will reach out to Mr. Avlas regarding speed
humps. Councilmember Weste commented that Arcadia Street is one of the oldest streets in the
valley and not designed for brake testing, and requested that staff reach out to Firestone.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilwoman McLean spoke of two homeless initiative propositions that may be on the
November Ballot. Councilwoman McLean explained that one initiative sponsored by United
Way would double the sales tax increase to 1 /2 percent for Measure H, and the other initiative
supported by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors would increase property tax to fund
homeless issues. Councilwoman McLean commented that residents are already taxed for
Measure H and homelessness is on the rise, the City does not know where the money is being
spent, and cities are not receiving their equitable share of the funds. Councilwoman McLean also
spoke of the Public Utilities Commission's (PUC) plan to carry out state legislation that would
change the way electric companies bill customers based on their income, as well as raising rates
for residents who have installed solar panels. Councilwoman McLean requested further
information on these items and that the City place PUC contact information on its website.
Councilwoman McLean went on to comment on attending the Polar Plunge event, sponsored by
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Kaiser Permanente, at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center held last weekend and congratulated
Kaiser and staff for the fun event.
Councilmember Gibbs commented on attending the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing
Solutions Agency (LACAHSA) Committee meeting where the United Way initiative was
discussed and that it is currently in the signature collection phase, and will report out any
information in the next few months if it qualifies.
Councilmember Weste requested adjournment of tonight's meeting in memory of Jeff Wheat.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 1
LOCAL APPOINTMENTS
Resident applications for a position on the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Commission will be considered due to an unscheduled vacancy.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Mayor Pro Tern Miranda nominate and Council approve the unscheduled vacancy appointment
to the unexpired term on the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission, ending
December 31, 2026.
Addressing the Council were Diane Zimmerman, Steve Petzold, and Elaine (no last name
provided).
Mayor Pro Tern Miranda nominated Rob Cruikshank.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Miranda, Mayor Pro Tern
SECONDER: Jason Gibbs, Councilmember
AYES: Smyth, Miranda, Gibbs, McLean, Weste
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember
SECONDER: Bill Miranda, Mayor Pro Tern
AYES: Smyth, Miranda, Gibbs, McLean, Weste
ITEM 2
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the December 12, 2023,
Special Meeting -Council Reorganization.
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ITEM 3
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the December 12, 2023,
Regular Meeting.
Addressing the Council were Diane Zimmerman and Nancy (no last name provided).
ITEM 4
CHECK REGISTER NO. 26
Check Register No. 26 for Period 11/17/23 through 11/30/23 and 12/07/23. Electronic Funds
Transfers for the Period 11/20/23 through 12/01/23.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 26.
ITEM 5
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR
SUBMITTAL TO THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
Pursuant to HSC section 34177 (o)(1), Successor Agencies shall submit an Oversight Board
approved annual Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule to the Department of Finance and the
County Auditor -Controller by February 1, 2016, and each February 1 thereafter.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council acting as the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency adopt a
resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Recognized Obligation Payments Schedule
(ROPS) for submittal to the Department of Finance.
Adopted Resolution No. SA 24-1
ITEM 6
ANNUAL IMPACT FEE REPORT
The Mitigation Fee Act, as outlined in California Government Code Sections 66000 et seq.,
establishes certain legal and procedural parameters for the charging of development impact fees.
The Mitigation Fee Act requires local agencies prepare an annual and five-year report that
provide specific information about those fees.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt a resolution accepting and adopting the Annual Impact Fee Report.
Adopted Resolution No. 24-1
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ITEM 7
AGREEMENT WITH SILVER RIDE, INC., AND RESOLUTION TERMINATING THE
EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY
City Council consideration to adopt a resolution that will terminate the existence of local
emergency and ratify the emergency agreement with SilverRide, Inc.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt a resolution terminating the existence of a local emergency caused by the bus
drivers' strike and ratify the emergency agreement with Silver Ride, Inc.
Adopted Resolution No. 24-2
ITEM 8
CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH THE SANTA CLARITA VALLEY ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
City Council consideration to authorize the renewal of the contract with the Santa Clarita Valley
Economic Development Corporation for Fiscal Year 2024-25 through Fiscal Year 2026-27.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Authorize expenditures for the renewal of support for the Santa Clarita Valley Economic
Development Corporation for three consecutive Fiscal Years (FY 2024-25, FY 2025-26, FY
2026-27) in the amount of $240,000 annually.
—' 2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to negotiate and execute a three-year renewal
agreement with the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation, subject to City
Attorney approval.
One written comment was received in support.
ITEM 9
POOL CHEMICALS CONTRACT
City Council consideration to award a new pool chemical contract for chemicals in Fiscal Year
2023-24.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a 17-month contract to HASA, Inc., for pool chemicals and delivery through June 30,
2025, in an amount not to exceed $534,316, and authorize a contingency of $53,432, for a
total contract not to exceed $587,748.
2. Appropriate ongoing funds in the amount of $246,762 from the General Fund balance (Fund
100) to expenditure account 1005104-516101 beginning February 1, 2024.
3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute up to three annual renewal options for
the contract with HASA, Inc., beginning FY 2025-26 not to exceed $377,165, plus a
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contingency in the amount of $37,717, plus Consumer Price Index adjustments, contingent
upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for such Fiscal
Year. PER
4. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all contracts and associated documents,
and execute renewals, in accordance with the terms provided herein, subject to City Attorney
approval.
ITEM 10
DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREA RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS,
APPROVING AN ENGINEER'S REPORT, AND TAKING OTHER ACTIONS IN
CONNECTION WITH TRACT 82126 (BOUQUET CANYON)
Pursuant to the conditions of approval for the Bouquet Canyon project, the property owner shall
establish a Drainage Benefit Assessment Area to ensure the continued maintenance of any
drainage improvements that are not eligible for transfer to the Los Angeles County Flood Control
District.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
Adopt resolutions to initiate proceedings to form a Bouquet Canyon Drainage Benefit
Assessment Area 2023-1 to benefit parcels in Tract 82126 and approve the Engineer's
Report.
2. Set a public hearing for February 27, 2024, as a time and place to hear comments on this
proposed action and close the time period to receive ballots.
Adopted Resolution Nos. 24-3 and 24-4
ITEM 11
DEDICATION OF EASEMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON NEWHALL
COMMUNITY CENTER PARKING LOT
A Dedication of Easement to Southern California Edison Assessor Parcel Numbers 2833-014-
903, 2831-011-904, and 2831-026-920.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the attached Grant
of Easement to Southern California Edison Company, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 12
WIRELESS DATA, VOICE, AND ACCESSORIES CONTRACT WITH T-MOBILE
The City of Santa Clarita relies on wireless services from various service providers to equip City
Staff with mobile phones and other devices to provide City services to its residents. Following a
recent review of service offerings from wireless service providers, this item makes a
recommendation to approve the use of a NASPO Valuepoint contract to transition the majority of
the City's mobile fleet to T-Mobile and receive new mobile devices as a result. .ter
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the use of a "piggyback" contract through the NASPO Valuepoint Cooperative
Contract #MA176 for Wireless Data, Voice, and Accessories from T-Mobile for a total
contract amount not to exceed $225,000 per year through the remaining term of the NASPO
agreement, which is valid through May 2025.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute additional renewals, not to exceed
$225,000 per year, in coordination with contract extensions executed by the State of
California and T-Mobile to NASPO Valuepoint Cooperative contract #MA176.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
subject to City Attorney approval.
Addressing the Council was Elaine (no last name provided).
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
No additional requests to speak were received.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Smyth adjourned the Regular Meeting in memory of Jeff Wheat at 7:32 p.m.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
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